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The correct answer is 'All the above.'

Key Points

• Right of Private Defence:
  • The Right of Private Defence is a legal provision under Indian law that allows individuals to protect themselves and their property from harm when immediate state protection is unavailable.
  • It is codified under Sections 96 to 106 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860, and provides guidelines for the extent to which self-defence can be exercised.
• Causing Death in Private Defence:
  • The right to cause death in private defence is restricted to situations where the danger is severe and imminent.
  • Under Section 100 of the IPC, causing death is justified when there is:
    • Apprehension of death: If the attacker poses an immediate threat to the defender’s life.
    • Apprehension of grievous hurt: If the assailant is likely to cause severe injuries that can endanger life or health.
    • Intention of committing rape: If the attacker intends to commit the crime of rape, which is a grave violation of personal safety and dignity.
• Legal Safeguards:
  • The right of private defence is not absolute and must be exercised in proportion to the threat faced.
  • The defender must prove that the harm caused to the attacker was necessary and not excessive in the given circumstances.

Additional Information

• Apprehension of Death:
  • This is the most critical ground for exercising the right to cause death in private defence. If an individual reasonably fears that their life is in immediate danger, they are legally allowed to take extreme measures to protect themselves.
  • Other options, such as apprehension of grievous hurt or intention of committing rape, are also valid, but they align with the severity of the threat posed.
• Apprehension of Grievous Hurt:
  • While grievous hurt is a valid reason to exercise the right of private defence, it is significant only when the threat is imminent and severe enough to justify causing death.
  • If the harm is minor or not life-threatening, causing death would exceed the boundaries of private defence and may result in legal consequences.
• Intention of Committing Rape:
  • The law recognizes the grave nature of rape and allows individuals to act in private defence to prevent such an atrocity.
  • However, the defender must demonstrate that the assailant’s intention was unmistakable and the threat was immediate.
• Proportionality Principle:
  • The use of force in private defence must be proportionate to the threat faced. Excessive or unwarranted force may not be protected under the law.
  • Courts carefully evaluate the circumstances of each case to determine whether the defender acted within legal boundaries.

The correct answer is 'Section 85 of the Indian Penal Code'

Key Points

• Section 85 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC):
  • Section 85 deals with the defense of involuntary intoxication, where a person commits an act but was incapable of knowing the nature of the act or that it was wrong or contrary to law, due to involuntary intoxication.
  • Involuntary intoxication means that the person was intoxicated without their knowledge or against their will.
  • This section provides immunity to individuals under such circumstances, as their mental faculties were impaired due to intoxication they did not consent to, making them unable to comprehend their actions.

Additional Information

• Section 84 of IPC:
  • Section 84 provides the defense of insanity. It exempts individuals from criminal liability if, at the time of committing the act, they were of unsound mind and unable to understand the nature of the act or that it was wrong or contrary to law.
  • This section does not deal with intoxication but rather mental incapacity due to a medical condition.
• Section 86 of IPC:
  • Section 86 addresses offenses committed under the influence of voluntary intoxication. It states that if a person voluntarily gets intoxicated and commits an offense, they are still liable as they had knowledge of the potential consequences of their actions.
  • This section differentiates voluntary intoxication from involuntary intoxication, which is covered under Section 85.
• Section 87 of IPC:
  • Section 87 provides that if a person voluntarily consents to suffer harm, and the harm is not intended to cause death or grievous hurt, the offender is not liable. This section is unrelated to intoxication and focuses on acts involving consent.

The correct answer is ‘21 years’.

Key Points

• Provision under the Indian Penal Code (IPC):
  • Under Section 366-B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the offence of importing girls from a foreign country or the State of Jammu and Kashmir is punishable if the age of the girl is under 21 years.
  • The punishment for this offence can extend up to 10 years of imprisonment and may also include a fine.
  • This provision aims to protect minors from trafficking and exploitation, addressing crimes related to the importation of girls for illicit purposes.
• Focus on safeguarding minors:
  • The law specifically protects minors under 21 years of age, as they are particularly vulnerable to exploitation.
  • It aligns with international conventions and national policies aimed at combating human trafficking and ensuring child protection.

Additional Information

• Explanation of Incorrect Options:
  • Option 1 (14 years): While the age of 14 years is significant in other child-related laws (like child labor prohibitions), the IPC provision for importing girls specifically uses the age of 21 years as the threshold.
  • Option 2 (16 years): Although the age of 16 is recognized as the age of consent in certain cases under Indian law, it does not apply here. 
  • Option 3 (18 years): The age of 18 years is not relevant in this IPC provision. It is commonly associated with adulthood for certain civil matters but does not define the threshold for protection under Section 366-B.
  • Option 4 (Correct Answer): The age of 21 years is consistent with various legal protections for minors and is explicitly mentioned in this provision to combat crimes related to trafficking and exploitation.
• Alignment with National and International Standards:
  • India is committed to international conventions like the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, which define minors as individuals under the age of 21 years.
  • This provision under IPC reinforces India’s commitment to protecting minors from exploitation and trafficking.

The correct answer is 'Robbery'

Key Points

• Robbery:
  • Robbery is defined under Section 390 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). It is an aggravated form of theft or extortion where the offender causes or threatens to cause harm to a person to take their property.
  • In the given scenario, 'A' meets 'B' on the National Highway, shows him a pistol, and demands his purse. This act involves threatening 'B' with a weapon (fear of instant harm) to extort his property.
  • The use of force or fear of instant harm to compel someone to surrender their property constitutes robbery.
  • Hence, 'A' has committed the offense of robbery by threatening 'B' with a pistol and extorting his purse.

Additional Information

• Theft:
  • Theft is defined under Section 378 of the IPC. It involves taking someone’s property dishonestly without their consent and without the use of force or fear.
  • In the given scenario, 'A' used a pistol to instill fear, which differentiates the act from theft. Theft does not involve threats or violence.
  • Therefore, theft is not applicable here.
• Dacoity:
  • Dacoity is defined under Section 391 of the IPC. It involves the robbery committed by five or more persons acting together.
  • In the given case, only one person, 'A,' is involved, and hence the act cannot be classified as dacoity.
• None of the above:
  • This option implies that no offense has been committed. However, the scenario clearly indicates that 'A' has committed robbery by threatening 'B' and extorting his purse.
  • Therefore, this option is incorrect.

The correct answer is  None of the above ''

Key Points

• According to Sec. 78, an act done pursuant to the judgment or order of a court of justice (when the person doing the act in good faith believes that the court has jurisdiction) is no offence. If it were to be an offence the hangman who hangs the prisoner pursuant to the order of the judge, would also have to be hanged.
• It may be noted that under Sec. 78, the officer is protected in carrying out an order of a court, which may have no jurisdiction at all, whereas as under Sec. 77, the judge must be acting within his jurisdiction to be protected by it. Thus, mistake of law' can be pleaded as a defence under Sec. 78.

Additional Information

• Explanation of other sections provided in the options:
  • Section 76: This section provides immunity to a person who commits an act under the mistaken belief of being bound by law. For example, a police officer arresting someone under a mistaken but lawful assumption. However, this is not applicable to the hangman as he is acting under a judicial order and not a mistaken belief of law.
  • Section 79: This section protects individuals who commit acts under the mistaken belief that the act is justified by law or necessary. However, this section deals with acts done in good faith under a mistaken belief and does not apply to the hangman who is executing a direct judicial order.
• Judicial Orders and Immunity:
  • Judicial orders are binding and must be executed as per the law. Those executing such orders are protected under various provisions of the I.P.C. to ensure they can carry out their duties without fear of criminal prosecution.
  • Such protections reinforce the principle of rule of law and ensure the smooth functioning of the judicial system.

IPC Section 375 is NOT correct.

• Section 375 in the Indian Penal Code (Rape):
  • A man is said to commit “rape” who, except in the case hereinafter excepted, has sexual intercourse with a woman under circumstances falling under any of the six following de­scriptions:
    • (i) Against her will.
    • (ii) Without her consent.
    • (iii) With her consent, when her consent has been obtained by putting her or any person in whom she is interested in fear of death or of hurt.
    • (iv) With her consent, when the man knows that he is not her husband and that her consent is given because she believes that he is another man to whom she is or believes herself to be law­fully married.
    • (v) With her consent, when, at the time of giving such consent, by reason of unsoundness of mind or intoxication or the administration by him personally or through another of any stupe­fying or unwholesome substance, she is unable to understand the nature and consequences of that to which she gives consent.
    • (vi) With or without her consent, when she is under sixteen years of age.

Additional Information

• Section 370: Amendments and advocacy to prevent the conflation of trafficking and sex work.
• Section 372: Selling minor for purposes of prostitution, etc.
• Section 373: Buying minor for purposes of prostitution, etc.

The correct answer is Section 463.

Key Points

• Forgery is an offence is under the Indian Penal Code 1860, which is defined in Section 463.
• Whoever makes any false documents or false electronic record or part of a document or electronic record, with intent to cause damage or injury, to the public or to any person, or to support any claim or title, or to cause any person to part with property, or to enter into any express or implied contract, or with intent to commit fraud or that fraud may be committed, commits forgery.

Additional Information

• Section 468 of the IPC define forgery for purpose of cheating.
• Section 465 of the IPC define punishment for forgery. 
• Section 467 of the IPC define forgery of valuable security, will, etc.

The correct answer is Kidnapping, seduction, extortion, slavery and forced labour.

• Sections of Indian Penal Code - 359 to 374 are related to Kidnapping, seduction, extortion, slavery and forced labour.

Key Points

•  Kidnapping and Abduction: Sections 359 to 374 under IPC, 1860:
  • Kidnapping means taking away a person against his/her will by force, threat or deceit.
  • Kidnapping is classified into two categories in Section 359 of the Indian Penal Code and defined in Section 360 and 361 of the Indian Penal Code.
    • Kidnapping from India
    • Kidnapping from lawful guardianship.
• Section 360 explains kidnapping from India.
  • If any person takes a person beyond the limits of India against the consent of that person or against the consent of someone who is legally entitled to give consent on that person’s behalf, then the offence of kidnapping from India is committed
• Section 361 explains kidnapping from lawful guardianship
  • if a person takes away or entices a minor (i.e, a boy under the age of 16 years and a girl under the age of 18 years) or a person of unsound mind, away from his/her lawful guardian without the guardian’s consent, then that person commits the offence of kidnapping from lawful guardianship.
• Section 361 is to protect minor children from being seduced for improper purposes and to protect the rights and privileges of guardians having their custody.

Additional Information

• Section 307 in the Indian Penal Code Attempted murder.
• Section 377 deals with Unnatural offence.
• Section 375 of the IPC deals with Sexual offences including rape.You can relate section 375 of IPC ( with court room dramam movie Section 375 based on sexual offence)

The correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

• Section 141 of the Indian Penal Code 1860,  outlines the concept of Unlawful assembly.
• The first essential is that the persons forming the assembly must have a common object. If the members of the assembly share a common goal, purpose, or object, and they act in furtherance of that common object, it qualifies as an unlawful assembly.
• The second essential is that the common object of the assembly must be one of five specific purposes mentioned in the section:
  • To commit an offense punishable under the IPC.
  • To resist the execution of any law or legal process.
  • To commit any mischief or criminal trespass.
  • To use criminal force or show criminal intimidation.
  • To support someone in carrying out these actions.
• An assembly must consist of at least five individuals to qualify as an unlawful assembly. If the number falls below five, it may not be termed as unlawful assembly.

The correct answer is Section 295.

Key Points

• Section 295
  • The section clearly lays down that, when a person destroys, damages, or defiles any place of worship or objects of worship held sacred, that is an Idol, will be punished with an imprisonment which may extend to two years along with a fine.
• Section 231
  • It states that —Whoever counterfeits or knowingly performs any part of the process of counterfeiting coin, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
• Section 87
  • Section 87 of IPC lays down that an act not intended or known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, which act causes any harm to a person above 18 years of age who has given (express or implied) consent to suffer it is not an offence.
•  Section 499
  • Whoever, by words spoken or intended to be read, or by signs or by visible representations, makes or publishes any imputation concerning any person, intending to harm, or knowing or having reason to believe that such imputation will harm, the reputation of that person, is said to defame that person.

The correct answer is a Punishment of ten years and a fine.

 Important Points

•  Section 373 of IPC-
  • Whoever buys, hires, or otherwise obtains possession of any person under the age of eighteen years with the intent that such person shall be at any age be employed or used for the purpose of prostitution or illicit intercourse with any person or for any unlawful and immoral purpose, or knowing it to be likely that such person will at any age employed or used for any such purpose, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
  • It is a cognizable offence and Non-bailable in nature which is triable by the court of session.

The correct answer is Section 326A

Key PointsAs per Section 326A talks about Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by use of acid, etc.-- Whoever causes permanent or partial damage or deformity to, or burns or maims or disfigures or disables, any part or parts of the body of a person or causes grievous hurt by throwing acid on or by administering acid to that person, or by using any other means with the intention of causing or with the knowledge that he is likely to cause such injury or hurt, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than ten years but which may extend to imprisonment for life, and with fine:

The correct answer is option 1.Key Points

• Clause seventh was inserted under section 100 of I.P.C.1860 by Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013.
• Section 100 deals with when the right of private defence of the body extends to causing death.
• It says the right of private defence of the body extends, under the restrictions mentioned in the last preceding section, to the voluntary causing of death or of any other harm to the assailant, if the offence which occasions the exercise of the right be of any of the descriptions hereinafter enumerated, namely:
  • Such an assault as may reasonably cause the apprehension that death will otherwise be the consequence of such assault,
  • Such an assault as may reasonably cause the apprehension that grievous hurt will otherwise be the consequence of such assault,
  • An assault with the intention of committing rape,
  • An assault with the intention of gratifying unnatural lust,
  • An assault with the intention of kidnapping or abducting,
  • An assault with the intention of wrongfully confining a person, under circumstances which may reasonably cause him to apprehend that he will be unable to have recourse to the public authorities for his release,
  • An act of throwing or administering acid or an attempt to throw or administer acid which may reasonably cause the apprehension that grievous hurt will otherwise be the consequence of such act.

The correct answer is a Punishment of ten years and a fine.

Important Points

• Section 367 of IPC:
  • ​Whoever kidnaps or abducts any person in order that such person may be subjected, or be so disposed of as to be put in danger of being subjected to grievous hurt, or slavery, or to unnatural lust of any person, or knowing it to be likely that such person will be so subjected or disposed of, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
  • It is a cognizable offence, Non-bailable which is triable by the court of session.

The correct answer is option 3​ Key Points

• Assault or using force against a woman of any age with intent to outrage her modesty is an offence punishable under Section 354 of IPC,1860.
• This is a cognizable offence, meaning in such offences police can arrest the accused even without the warrant.
• Punishment for this offense is-:  Jail of minimum 1 year which may extend to 5 years along with fine.