Question

Consider the following statements regarding relevancy of facts in issue and connected facts under Sections 3-4 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023: Statement 1: A fact can be proved in evidence only if it is expressly stated as a "fact in issue" in the pleadings or charge. Statement 2: Facts that form part of the same transaction as a fact in issue, though not themselves in issue, are relevant. Statement 3: In a murder case where the accused is charged with beating the victim with a club, whatever was said or done shortly before or after the beating that forms part of that transaction is a relevant fact. Statement 4: Facts that occurred at different times and places from the fact in issue can never be relevant unless they are explicitly declared relevant by statute. Which statements are correct?

A Statements 1 and 4 only
B Statements 2 and 3 only
C Statements 1 and 3 only
D Statements 3 and 4 only
E All statements are correct
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