Question

Res gestae, Relevancy of facts forming part of same transaction is dealt under:

• A. Section 6 of the Evidence Act
• B. Section 17 of the Evidence Act
• C. Section 18 of the Evidence Act
• D. Section 20 of the Evidence Act

Hint:

Res gestae allows facts forming part of the same transaction to be admissible in court under Section 6 of the Indian Evidence Act.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding Res Gestae.
Section 6 of the Indian Evidence Act deals with the concept of res gestae, which refers to facts that are part of the same transaction and help in understanding the context of the main facts in a case. Such facts are considered relevant if they form part of the same transaction. Step 2: Explanation of Other Options.
- (b) Section 17 deals with admissions. - (c) Section 18 deals with admissions of fact and not res gestae. - (d) Section 20 addresses oral admissions in the context of confessions. Step 3: Conclusion.
Section 6 of the Evidence Act covers res gestae and is the correct provision for facts forming part of the same transaction.