Question

    Which of the following facts can be considered as res gestae, if A committed robbery on B?            

    A B went to fair with money in his possession. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B B went to fair with money in his possession shortly before the robbery Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C B showed money in his purse to A just before going to fair. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All of the above are relevant. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    As per S. 7. Facts which are the occasion, cause or effect of facts in issue . –– Facts which are the occasion, cause or effect, immediate or otherwise, of relevant facts, or facts in issue, or which constitute the state of things under which they happened, or which afforded an opportunity for their occurrence or transaction, are relevant.   Illustration- (a) The question is, whether A robbed B. The facts that, shortly before the robbery, B went to a fair with money in his possession, and that he showed it, or mentioned the fact that he had it, to third persons, are relevant.  

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