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A person is prosecuted for theft, evidence is sought to be produced to prove that the accused is a bad character and suspect of theft on several occasions in the past:

A. Bad character is relevant

B. The evidence was admissible

C. The evidence was not admissible

D. None of the above

Answer: Option C


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