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B' has been robbed and murdered. Soon after, the stolen goods are found with 'A'. In these circumstances, what may/may not be presumed?

A. The court may presume that 'A' committed the robbery of 'B', but not his murder

B. The court may presume that 'A' committed murder of 'B', but not robbery

C. The court may presume that 'A' committed both robbery and murder of 'B'

D. Mere recovery of the stolen articles from 'A' would not justify the court in presuming that 'A' committed either the robbery or the murder of 'B'

Answer: Option C


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