'A' is tried for the murder of 'B' by intentionally

Solution

Section 14 of Indian Evidence Act Facts showing existence of state of mind, or of body of bodily feeling––Facts showing the existence of any state of mind such as intention, knowledge, good faith, negligence, rashness, ill-will or good-will towards any particular person, or showing the existence of any state of body or bodily feeling, are relevant, when the existence of any such state of mind or body or bodily feeling is in issue or relevant. Illustration (o) A is tried for the murder of B by intentionally shooting him dead. The fact that A on other occasions shot at B is relevant as showing his intention to shoot B.The fact that A was in the habit of shooting at people with intent to murder them is irrelevant.