Correct option is C
The correct answer is
(c) is only a rule of evidence recognized in Section 11 of the Evidence Act. A plea of alibi is not an exception under the Indian Penal Code (I.P.C.), but rather a defense that is recognized under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. Specifically, Section 11 of the Evidence Act allows for the admissibility of facts that are inconsistent with the fact in issue, which includes an alibi.
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Explanation:
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Plea of Alibi: The term "alibi" means "elsewhere" and refers to a defense used by an accused person to prove that they were in a different place at the time the alleged crime was committed. The purpose of this defense is to demonstrate that it was physically impossible for the accused to be at the scene of the crime.
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Section 11 of the Evidence Act: This Section allows for the admissibility of facts that render the existence of any fact in issue highly probable or improbable. An alibi is presented as a fact that makes it improbable for the accused to have committed the crime.
Information Booster:
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Alibi as a Defense: It is a form of defense that does not fall under the general or special exceptions of the I.P.C. but is rather a matter of evidence used to disprove the prosecution's case.
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Burden of Proof: While the burden of proving the alibi initially lies with the accused, it does not shift the burden of proving the case beyond a reasonable doubt from the prosecution.
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Importance of Alibi: Successfully proving an alibi can lead to an acquittal, as it directly challenges the prosecution's claim that the accused was present at the crime scene.
Additional Information:
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Special and General Exceptions (a & b): Refer to specific defenses provided under the I.P.C., such as insanity or self-defense, which are different from a plea of alibi.
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Rule of Evidence (c): Alibi is a recognized defense under the rules of evidence, not under the substantive law of the I.P.C.
