Assertion (A): 'B' writes to his wife 'C' a letter, which contains defamatory matters about 'D'. 'C' cannot be compelled to disclose this communication.
Reason (R): Any communication made during subsistence of marriage by a husband to his wife or vice-versa is protected as privileged communication.
Select the correct answer:
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Answer: Option A
Which section of the Indian Evidence Act protects communication during marriage?
A. Section 122
B. Section 123
C. Section 124
D. Section 125
A. Of 'B', because 'B' is a merchant in Delhi. 'A' has written many letters addressed to 'B'
B. Of 'C' because 'C' is a clerk of 'A' 'C's duty was to examineand file A's correspondence
C. Of 'D' because 'D' is Z's broker to whom Z habitually submitted the letters purporting to Bwritten by 'A' for the purpose of his advice
D. Of all the above
A. Section 120
B. Section 126
C. Section 123
D. Section 98
A. That relates to only the place of occurrence
B. That relates to nature of the object
C. That relates to the past user of the object
D. Information given by the accused, as relates distinctly to the fact thereby discovered
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