Every person has a right of private defence of his property or of any other person against certain offences affecting the property, has been provided
A. Under section 95 of Indian Penal Code
B. Under section 96 of Indian Penal Code
C. Under section 97 of Indian Penal Code
D. Under section 98 of Indian Penal Code
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Collecting arms, etc, with the intention of waging war against the Government of India is dealt under
A. Section 120 of Indian Penal Code
B. Section 121 of Indian Penal Code
C. Section 122 of Indian Penal Code
D. Section 123 of Indian Penal Code
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For how long, in a whole, a convicted person for a crime be kept in solitary confinement?
A. 6 months
B. Three months
C. Two months
D. One month
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A instigates B to kill C by means of a letter sent through post. The abetment by instigation is complete
A. As soon as the letter reaches the addressee
B. As soon as the abettor posts the letter to the addressee
C. As soon as the contents of the letter are known to the addressee
D. Even if the letter was sent at a wrong address
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A, a police constable, used third-degree measures against a person on the order of his superior officer. As a result of this "torture", the person lost one of his eyes. Whifh one of the following shall be the ground of defence to succeed in acquitting the accused constable?
A. Torture was committed on the order of the superior
B. Torture was committed on account of fear of losing the job
C. Torture was committed on account of fear of beings suspend
D. Torture was committed on account of fear of instant death
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Person for whose benefit or on whose behalf a riot takes place not using all lawful means to prevent it is dealt under-
A. Section 155 of Indian Penal Code
B. Section 156 of Indian Penal Code
C. Section 157 of Indian Penal Code
D. Section 158 of Indian Penal Code
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X' and his four associates attempted to commit theft at the place of 'Y' and caused hurt to 'Y'. They were forced to retreat without collecting the booty because to stiff resistance by the inmates. They are guilty of:
A. Theft
B. Robbery
C. Criminal misappropriation
D. Dacoity
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A' declares that she wants to commit suicide and runs towards a well but is caught and stopped by 'B' from jumping into the well. 'A' is guilty of which offence under Indian Penal Code?
A. Attempt to commit suicide
B. Attempt to commit culpable homicide
C. Preparation to commit suicide
D. No offence
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Which one of the following sections of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 provides that 'Nothing is an offence which is done by a judge while acting judicially'?
A. Section 75
B. Section 76
C. Section 77
D. Section 79
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Against which of the following offences the right to private defence of property extend to voluntary causing of death?
A. Theft
B. Criminal misappropriation of property
C. Robbery
D. Criminal trespass
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Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe attracts a punishment of
A. Imprisonment of not less than 1 year but which may extend to 3 years and fine
B. Imprisonment of not less than 3 years but which may extend to 5 years and fine
C. Imprisonment of not less than 3 years but which may extend to 7 years and fine
D. None of the above
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A makes an attempt to steal some jewels by breaking open a box and finds no jewels in the box. Which one among the following with regard to this is not correct?
A. A has only attempt towards commission of offence without success and hence not guilty
B. A is guilty of attempt to commit offence though the offence could not have been committed
C. Though A's attempt could not have succeeded, yet A is punishable for the offence of attempt to commit theft
D. Attempt is a direct movement towards the commission of the offence after preparation to commit the offence is made and hence punishable
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Theft under Indian Penal Code differs from larceny in English Law which contemplated
A. Permanent gain and loss
B. Loss of property
C. Moving of property
D. Denying the owner of his property
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In which of the following cases, the punishment must be 'simple'
A. Refusing to take oath
B. Disobedience to an order duly promulgated by a public servant
C. Wrongful restraint
D. All of the above
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In which of the following circumstances, a woman in exercise of her right of private defence of the body can cause death of the perpetrator?
A. When a man demands or requests for sexual favours
B. When a man attempts to throw or administer acid which may reasonably cause the apprehension of grievous hurt
C. When a man captures the image of a woman engaged in a private act
D. When a man follows a woman to foster personal interaction
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Which one of the following statements is correct?
The words and expressions, used but not defined in the Code of Criminal Procedure, shall have the meaning assigned to them in the
A. Indian Penal Code
B. Code of Civil Procedure
C. The Limitation Act
D. Indian Evidence Act
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A' without Z's consent and with intent to cause injury fear or annoyance to 'Z' incites a dog to springi upon 'Z' what offence has been committed by 'A':
A. Assault
B. Mischief
C. Negligent conduct with respect to animal
D. Use of criminal force
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Section 397 of Indian Penal Code provides for punishment for which offence?
A. Robbery or dacoity with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt
B. Dacoity with murder
C. Voluntarily causing hurt in committing robbery
D. Dacoity
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Under which one of the following provisions of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 causing death of child in the mother's womb is not homicide?
A. Explanation I of Section 299
B. Explanation II of Section 299
C. Explanation III of Section 299
D. Explanation IV of Section 300
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Every murder is culpable homicide but not vice versa. The statement
A. Is true
B. Is false
C. Depends upon the circumstances
D. Depends upon the degree of probability
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