- Relevancy of facts in a court case is governed by the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. - Facts forming part of the same transaction, facts showing motive, preparation, conduct, or relationship of parties are often relevant under Sections 6-16 of the Act. - In a defamation case, facts related to the relationship, background, and circumstances surrounding the publication of the statement are relevant to understand the context and evaluate the claim and defense. - A dispute on an entirely unrelated matter, without a link to the alleged libel, is generally considered irrelevant as it does not help prove or disprove the truth of the libel or the circumstances of its publication.
'A' sues 'B' for a libel imputing disgraceful conduct to 'A'. 'B' affirms that the matter alleged to be libelous is true. Which one of the following is not a relevant fact ?
Asked in UPSC CISF AC EXE 2020 · Topic: The Supreme Court (Appellate Jurisdiction (Constitutional, Civil, Criminal, Special Leave Petition))
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Answer: C. Particulars of some dispute between A and B about a matter unconnected with the libel
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