'Alibi' means a plea by an accused person that he _______________.

was present elsewhere

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remained in judicial custody

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underwent preventive detention

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was facing trial

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Solution

The correct option is A was present elsewhere
The plea of Alibi is a defense used in criminal cases wherein the accused tries to prove his/her presence elsewhere at the time of the crime. Hence option (a) is correct.

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