Which one of the following statements is not defamatory?
A. A' says about a woman 'B' that she has paramour wherever she goes
B. A' publishes a photograph with a false caption 'Goonda'
C. A' says, "I am not surprised that 'B's book is foolish for he is a libertine"
D. A' in the course of a police investigation says, 'B' may be involved in the murder of 'D' because both of them were bitter enemies
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Indian Penal Code: A finds Rs. 2000 note on public place. He has no idea as to whom the Rs. 2000 note belongs. He picks up the note. A has committed-
A. Theft
B. Dishonest misappropriation of property
C. Attempt to theft
D. Has not committed any offence
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Right to private defence of the body extends to voluntarily causing death if the offence which occasions the exercise of right:
A. Reasonably causes apprehension that death will be caused
B. Reasonably causes apprehension that simple injury will be caused
C. Is of escaping with stolen property immediately after the theft
D. Is of arresting a person who is running a way after having committed an offence of voluntarily causing hurt
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A' and 'B' were sworn enemies in school. 'A' had pushed 'B' due to which he fell down and his two front teeth were knocked out. 'B' was looking for an opportunity to settle scores and once after school he challenged 'A' to a duel and gave him punch on his face with intent to knock out his teeth, but he missed the aim the blow landed on the right eye of 'A' due to which he lost his eyesight in the right eye. Here 'B' would be liable for
A. Voluntarily causing hurt
B. Voluntarily causing grievous hurt
C. No offence as he never intended to inflict the injury in question
D. He would get benefit of free fight
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A' picked up a match box belonging to 'B' and lighted his cigarette with it. 'B' charged 'A' with the offence of theft of his match box. In these circumstances 'A' can defend himself with the help of which one of the following maxims?
A. Non compos mentis
B. Doli Incapax
C. De minimis non curat lex
D. Ignorantia juris non excusat
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Which one of the following offences is bailable?
A. Murder under Section 302, Indian Penal Code
B. Death by negligence under Section 304A, Indian Penal Code
C. Dowry death under Section 304B, Indian Penal Code
D. Abetment to commit suicide under Section 306, Indian Penal Code
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Section 192 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 deals with
A. Giving False Evidence
B. Fabricating Evidence
C. Threatening any person to give false evidence
D. Punishment for False Evidence
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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
A. The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 has redefined the offence of rape in specific physical terminology
B. The offence of rape under section 375, Indian Penal Code is a gender-specific offence
C. The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 has fixed the age for consensual sex at 18 years
D. All the above
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The offence of grievous hurt has been defined in:
A. Section 320 of Indian Penal Code
B. Section 321 of Indian Penal Code
C. Section 322 of Indian Penal Code
D. Section 336 of Indian Penal Code
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The right of private defence is available?
A. Only to adults
B. Only to those who are capable of to lawfully commit crime
C. Only to the public servants
D. To all, irrespective of age and capacity
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For criminal conspiracy the minimum number of persons required is:
A. Seven
B. Five
C. Two
D. Three
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Intended to kill A instead killed B whom he had no intention to kill. Under which doctrine is liable for the murder of B?
A. Doctrine of transfer of malice
B. Doctrine of extended malice
C. Doctrine of mens rea
D. Doctrine of diminished responsibility
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Section 326B in Indian Penal Code which was added by Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 refers to
A. Grievous hurt by dangerous weapon
B. Trafficking of a person
C. Throwing or attempt to throw acid
D. Sexual assault
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When six men and women extort Rs. 1000 from a teenager putting him to fear of instant hurt by showing a knife, the offence(s) committed by them would be:
A. Extortion
B. Robbery
C. Dacoity
D. All these
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A mixed sugar in B's food knowing it to be arsenic. 'B' did not take that food. What offence has 'A' committed?
A. A has committed no offence
B. A is guilty for assault
C. A is not guilty for assault
D. A is guilty for attempt to murder
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Read Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and write the correct answer:
Assertion (A): In a case of attempt to rape there must be an indecent assault or action with any resistance from the victim.
Reason (R): There was some action which shows that he was going to have sexual connection with her.
A. R is correct explanation of A and both A and R are complementary to each other
B. A is correct but R is not complementary to A
C. A and R have no legal standing in view of change of burden of proof
D. R is essential to formulate A otherwise there may not be a crime
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How many exceptions have been provided for the offence of defamation under Section 499 of the Indian Penal Code?
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Consider the following statements:
1. Having been bound by law to state the truth, a person makes a false statement in a proceeding before a public servant.
2. Having been legally bound by an oath to state the truth a person makes a false statement before a court of justice.
Which of the above will amount to giving false evidence?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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Wrongful restraint has been defined under
A. Section 339 of Indian Penal Code
B. Section 340 of Indian Penal Code
C. Section 341 of Indian Penal Code
D. Section 342 of Indian Penal Code
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Dishonest intention must precede the act of committing:
A. Robbery
B. Criminal Misappropriation
C. Theft
D. Criminal Breach or Trust
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