The question is, whether 'A' was ravished and thereafter murdered? The fact that, without making a complaint, she said that she had been ravished-
Verified Answer
A. Is relevant as a conduct
B. Is relevant as a substantive evidence
C. Is relevant as a secondary evidence
D. May be relevant under Section 32(1) or 157 of Evidence Act
Explanation:
If 'A' was murdered, her statement about being ravished could be relevant as a dying declaration under Section 32(1) of the Indian Evidence Act, if it relates to the cause of her death or the circumstances of the transaction. If she had survived and testified, her previous statement could be used for corroboration under Section 157.