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According to the Indian Evidence Act 1872, information received from an accused person by a police officer is relevant if:

A. Directly received by a police officer in his presence

B. Received while the accused as in the custody of a police officer

C. A fact is discovered in consequence of it

D. It amounts to admitting the commission of offence by him

Answer: Option C


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Section 27 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, permits the use of discovery evidence, which lays down strictly as to how much of the information contained in the statement of the accused is made admissible. Which one of the following information is relevant under this Section?

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