The principle of proximity of crime under criminal law is irrelevant, while deciding the liability for the offence of
A. Theft and dacoity
B. Culpable homicide and murder
C. kidnapping and abduction
D. Abetment and conspiracy
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Consider the following statements:
To constitute abetmentit is
1. Necessary that the act abetted must be committed.
2. Not necessary that the act abetted must be committed.
3. Necessary that the person abetted must have the same intention or knowledge as that of the abettor.
Which of the statement given above represent(s) the correct position of law?
A. 2 only
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 only
D. 3 only
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Match the appropriate statements with that of its authors:
List I
List II
a. The behaviour as criminal is part of the political process
1. Klare H. J.
b. Disobedience of law may be termed as a crime
2. Huda
c. Crime is not absolute like sin
3. Terence Morris
d. Crime is an act committed or omitted in violation of a public law
4. Blackstone
A. a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
B. a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4
C. a-1, b-4, c-2, d-3
D. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
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In cases where the act involves a specific mens rea, in cases of intoxication under section 86 of Indian Penal Code
A. The existence of mens reais presumed
B. The specific mens reais not presumed
C. The specific mens rea depends upon the attending circumstances and the degree of intoxication
D. None of the above
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Z under the influence of madness attempts to kill A.
A. Z is not guilty
B. A has the same right of private defence as Z
C. Z is guilty
D. Both A and B
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The offence of 'extortion' cannot be committed against which of the following:
A. Movable property
B. Immovable property
C. Valuable security
D. None
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Which one of the following Offences described under the Indian Penal Code may be compounded by the person mentioned in the third column of the table given in Section 320(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
A. Bigamy
B. Adultery
C. Murder
D. Rape
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Punishment for disclosure of identity of victim of rape is provided under which of the following provision of Indian Penal Code
A. Section 225
B. Section 225A
C. Section 226
D. Section 228A
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The case of Bachan Singh v. State of Punjab is concerned with-
A. Capital punishment in India
B. Custody of under trial prisoners
C. Prosecution for attempted suicide
D. None of the above
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Voyeurism for second or subsequent conviction attracts a punishment of
A. Imprisonment of not less than 3 years but which may extend to 5 years and fine
B. Imprisonment of not less than 1 year but which may extend to 3 years and fine
C. Imprisonment of not less than 3 years but which may extend to 7 years and fine
D. Imprisonment of not less than 5 years but which may extend to 7 years and fine
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A' finds a ring belonging to 'Z' on a table in the house which 'Y occupies. A dishonestly removes the ring. A has committed which of the following offence?
A. Criminal breach of trust
B. Criminal misappropriation of property
C. Theft
D. Dishonestly receiving stolen property
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Maximum sentence of imprisonment that can be awarded for the offence of Affray:
A. Three months
B. Two months
C. One month
D. Six months
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Under which section of Indian Penal Code, kidnapping for ransom is provided?
A. Section 364
B. Section 362
C. Section 363A
D. Section 364A
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Which of the following is/are the essential elements(s) to be proved for prosecuting a public servant for criminal breach of trust?
1. Custody
2. Entrustment
Select the correct answer:
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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For the application of Section 34, Indian Penal Code, there must be at least
A. Two persons
B. More than two persons
C. Five persons
D. More than five persons
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Five person attempted to take away the wife of one of them from her brother's home. In scuffle with his brother-in-law, the husband shot him dead. Which one of the following is correct?
A. All are liable for murder because they had common intention
B. All are not liable because they had no common intention
C. All are liable because they had common object
D. All are not liable as they had no common object
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Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 is applicable in cases of cruelty by husband or relatives of the husband within
A. 2 years of marriage
B. 3 years of marriage
C. No time limit
D. 7 years of marriage
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Four accused with common intention to kill, shot one B in the bona fide belief that B was A. In this case:
A. None of them is liable for the offence of murder
B. All accused are guilty of causing death
C. Section 34 of Indian Penal Code does not apply
D. All accused are guilty of causing death without invoking Section 34
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Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, recognizes one out of the following principles of criminal jurisprudence
A. Principle of Absolute Liability
B. Principle of Joint Liability
C. Principle of Strict Liability
D. Principle of Vicarious Liability
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What is not defamation?
A. Publication of any imputation
B. Imputation to a deceased person
C. Imputation to a company
D. Opinion regarding public conduct of a public servant
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