Multiple choice

X takes a girl out of the custody of her parents. Which of the following is/are available as defence to X if he is charged under Section 361 of the Indian Penal Code on the ground that the girl was not a major at the time of act?

  1. The girl was a university student and able to understand what is right and wrong.

  2. The girl was maltreated by her parents and X has saved her from them.

  3. The girl seems to be above the age of eighteen years.

  4. None of these

  5. Both (1) and (2)

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Nothing above is a valid defence to X. Neither 1 nor 2 is correct