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Q509

A' filed a FIR (First Information Report) giving details of a crime that he had committed. There were no exculpatory statements in the FIR (First Information Report) and gave all the details regarding the commission of the crime. Which of the following statements is accurate:

A.
The FIR (First Information Report) is hit by Section 25 of the Indian Evidence Act and hence is inadmissible as an evidence. However, the fact that 'A' filed the FIR (First Information Report) is admissible under Section 8 of the Indian Evidence Act
Answer
B.
Since the FIR (First Information Report) is confessional in nature, the fact that 'A' filed the FIR (First Information Report) is also not admissible in evidence
C.
FIR (First Information Report) including confession is admissible under the Indian Evidence Act as it was voluntary and before arrest
D.
It is admissible under Section 32(c) of the Indian Evidence Act

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
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