Who amongst the following is exempted from the application of Indian Penal Code?
A. President of India
B. Diplomats
C. Alien enemy
D. All of the above
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A' has sexual intercourse with his own wife who is living separately from him under a decree of separation without her consent. Which Section of India Penal Code covers this matter?
A. Section 376
B. Section 376A
C. Section 376B
D. Section 376C
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Which of the following is not a "public servant" within the meaning of Section 21 of the Code-
A. Municipal Commissioner
B. Member of Parliament
C. Member of Legislative Assembly
D. Examiner of University
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A' cheats by pretending to be 'B', a person who is deceased, 'A' is liable to be punished under-
A. Section 420 of Indian Penal Code
B. Section 419 of Indian Penal Code
C. Section 418 of Indian Penal Code
D. Section 417 of Indian Penal Code
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By which amendment Section 304B of Indian Penal Code relating to dowry death was inserted?
A. Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 1985
B. Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 1986
C. Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 1987
D. Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 1988
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X', a surgeon, amputates the right hand index finger of 'Y', a 14 Year old beggar, with 'Y's consent, and in good faith that this would enable 'Y' to get more alms:
A. X' commitsno offenceas the act was done with consent of 'Y'
B. X' commits an offenceas the consent of a child of 14 years is of no avail
C. X' commits no offence as the act was done in good faith for the benefit and with the consent of 'Y'
D. X' is not exempted from criminal liability as the act done was not in good faith within the meaning of Indian Penal Code
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A picks up Z's pocket, having posted several of his companions near him, in order that they may restrain Z, if Z should perceive what is passing and should resist, or should attempt to apprehend A.
A. A committed offence under Section 368, Indian Penal Code
B. A committed offence under Section 378, Indian Penal Code
C. A committed offence under Section 382, Indian Penal Code
D. A committed offence under Section 386, Indian Penal Code
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Act done with intent to prevent a child being born alive, or to cause it to die after its birth is dealt under-
A. Section 313 of Indian Penal Code
B. Section 314 of Indian Penal Code
C. Section 315 of Indian Penal Code
D. Section 316 of Indian Penal Code
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The right of 'private defence' is-
A. A punitive right
B. A protective right
C. An obligation towards the state
D. None of the above
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Criminal conspiracy means
A. Agreement between two persons from doing an illegal act
B. Plan or design or committing acts to oppose wrong traditions in the society
C. Plan or design or forming association to compel Government to do an act
D. Agreement between two persons for doing an immoral act
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Which of the following can be called a 'document' as per Section 29 of Indian Penal Code?
A. Banker's cheque
B. Power of attorney
C. Map
D. All of them
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Where a wrong of mischief by fire in a building used as a human dwelling or a place for custody of property is attempted, the right of private defence extends to the causing of
A. Any harm including death
B. Any harm other than death
C. Any harm other than death and grievous hurt
D. All the above
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Which section of Indian Penal Code deals with voluntary intoxication?
A. Section 84
B. Section 85
C. Section 86
D. Section 87
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To which of the following offences the Apex Court judgment in Abhayanand Mishra v. State of Bihar is related to?
A. Sections 420 and 511 of Indian Penal Code
B. Section 511 of Indian Penal Code only
C. Section 420 of Indian Penal Code only
D. None of the above
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During the course of his morning walk, 'A' comes across a dead body lying unattended on a secluded portion of the road. 'A' immediately removes the gold chain and watch from the dead body, keeps it in his pocket and walks away from the place. What offence has 'A' committed?
A. Theft
B. Extortion
C. Dishonest misappropriation of property
D. Criminal breach of trust
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A' causes 'Z' to go within a walled space, and locks 'Z' in. 'Z' is thus prevented from proceeding in any direction. Which of the following crimes was committed by 'A'?
A. Abduction
B. Wrongful restraint
C. Wrongful confinement
D. Kidnapping
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Mens rea is . . . . . . . .
A. Guilty mind
B. Proved fact
C. Intention of the law maker
D. Measuring mind
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Trespassing in place of worship or sculpture, disturbing funeral with intention to wound the feelings or to insult the religion of any person, or offering indignity to a human corpse is dealt under-
A. Section 296 of Indian Penal Code
B. Section 297 of Indian Penal Code
C. Section 298 of Indian Penal Code
D. Section 299 of Indian Penal Code
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Wife of A, committed suicide after 2 years of her marriage and before her death she was subjected to cruelty and harassment by A and his parents for demand of dowry. A and his parents have committed offence:
A. Under Section 302, Indian Penal Code
B. Under Section 304, Indian Penal Code
C. Under Section 304A, Indian Penal Code
D. Under Section 304B, Indian Penal Code
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Which of the following offences does not come in the category of the offences of same kind?
A. Offences punishable with same amount of punishment which is an offence under Indian Penal Code and under one section of the special law
B. Offences punishable under Sections 379 and 380 of the Indian Penal Code
C. Offences under Indian Penal Code or under special law and attempt to commit such offence
D. Kidnapping of the child and offence of insulting the mother of the child when she requested to hand over the child after 2-3 days
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