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Ravi is tried for causing the death of Meena by beating her with a club. Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, which of the following is a fact in issue at his trial, according to the illustration to Section 3?

Ravi's intention to cause Meena's death is a fact in issue. The illustration to Section 3 names the beating with the club, the causing of death by it, and the intention to cause death as the facts in issue in a murder trial.

  1. ARavi's intention to cause Meena's deathCorrect
  2. BRavi's good reputation in the locality
  3. CMeena's habit of walking late at night
  4. DThe price of the club at the market

Explanation

The illustration to Section 3 lists three facts in issue in a murder trial: the beating with the club, the causing of death by that beating, and the intention to cause death. The other options are not listed as facts in issue and have no stated connection with the charge.

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