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What does the principle of Res Gestaeunder Section 6 of the Indian Evidence Actstate?

Q: Answer-What does the principle of Res Gestaeunder Section 6 of the Indian Evidence Actstate?

Res Gestae underSection 6 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 refers to facts that are closely connected to the fact in issue and form part of the same transaction, regardless of whether they occurred at the same time or place. These facts are admissible as they help in understanding the context and preventing manipulation of evidence. Essentially, any event directly related to the main incident can be considered relevant.

A Only facts occurring at the same time and place as the fact in issue are admissible as evidence

B Facts unconnected with the fact in issue can be considered underRes Gestae

C Facts connected with the fact in issue, forming part of the same transaction, are admissible regardless of whether they occurred at the same time and place

D Only facts occurring after the fact in issue are relevant under Res Gestae

E The doctrine of Res Gestae does not apply to the Indian Evidence Act, 1872

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