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Consider the following statements:
To claim the benefit of provocation in reducing the liability for murder the offender must prove that the:
1. Provocation was sufficient in ordinary course of nature to cause a person of ordinary temper to lose his self-control.
2. Provocation was grave and sudden to justify the killing
3. Provocation was so grave that it would stir a desire for revenge
4. Sufficient time did not elapse so as to cool down the passion
Of these statements:

A. 1 alone is correct

B. 2 and 3 are correct

C. 1, 3 and 4 are correct

D. 1, 2 and 4 are correct

Answer: Option D


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