Which of the following state of minds has not been expressly mentioned in section 14 of the Indian Evidence Act ?

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Which of the following state of minds has not been expressly mentioned in section 14 of the Indian Evidence Act ?

A: Intention

B: Rashness

C: Motive

D: Ill-will.

The answer is: C

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Explanation

The correct option is C: Motive

According to Section 14 : Facts showing existence of state of mind, or of body or bodily feeling.

Facts showing the existence of any state of mind, such as intention, knowledge, good faith, negligence, rashness, ill-will or good-will towards any particular person, or showing the existence of any state of body or bodily feeling, are relevant, when the existence of any such state of mind or body or bodily feeling is in issue or relevant.