Which one of the following is the correct statement?
The defence of insanity under Section 84 of Indian Penal Code requires that unsoundness of mind should be there at the time of:
B takes a gold ring of A out of A's possession without A's consent with the intention of keeping it till a gives B some money for its restoration to A. B is guilty of:
Dishonest misappropriation of property, knowing that it was in possession of a deceased person at his death and that it has not since been in the possession of any person legally entitled to it is dealt under-
Principle: Nothing is an offence which is done at the time when the accused is unsound and he is not aware of consequences of his action that his act is wrong or contrary to law Fact: Surendra received divine orders in his sleep at night to sacrifice his one-year-old child and then he will go to heaven after dying. He carries out the order and kills his son. He is
A is dead drunk and yet decides to go for a joy ride along with his friends. He drives his newly imported car with high speed and is not able to contpol his vehicle when he passes through a busy shopping market causing instant death of three pedestrians. He is found to be highly intoxicated state at the time of the accident and the speed of car is found to be above 70 kms. For which one of the following offences can he be prosecuted?
The accused at the time of committing the act because of unsoundness of mind is incapable of knowing
1. The nature of the act
2. That the act is wrong or contrary of law
3. That the act is unethical and wrong
4. That the act is morally wrong but not contrary to law
To claim the benefit of Section 84 of Indian Penal Code which of the above needs to be proved?
Give the correct answer:
A (a 42 year old man), and B (a 37 year old woman) had been married for 15 years. They had two children, C and D. Their marriage was not a happy one. A constantly physically abused B. He used to slap and kick her, as well as insult her. The violence in fact led to B attempting to commit suicide. However, at no point did A demand dowry from B or her relatives. If B were to consider initiating criminal proceedings against A, would Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code apply?