Any fact which constitutes a motive is

Correct option is C

The correct option is (c) relevant fact.

Explanation:

Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023, specifically Section 6 (which corresponds to Section 8 of the old Indian Evidence Act, 1872), facts that show or constitute a motive are explicitly declared to be relevant.

• Motive defined: Motive is the emotion or desire that compels a person to act. While the prosecution is not strictly required to prove motive to secure a conviction (especially in cases of direct evidence), it is highly significant in cases based on circumstantial evidence.
• Relevancy: A fact that constitutes a motive is relevant because it provides a logical reason for the accused to have committed the crime. For example, if A is tried for the murder of B, the fact that B owed A a large sum of money is a "relevant fact" because it establishes a motive of financial gain or anger.