Question

    The plea can succeed only if it is shown that the

    accused was so far away at the relevant time that he could not be present at the place where the crime was committed. The Supreme Court of India, in the observation, was referring to the plea of______
    A Self-defence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Alibi Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Abetment Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Innocent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Generally, a plea of alibi states that the suspect was not there at the crime spot and time of the performance of a crime owing to the excuse that he was at some other place. According to criminal law, the burden of proving that he was absent at the crime spot, lies on the accused.

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