In relation to the commission of which of the following offence, the general public does not have a duty under section 39 of CrPC to give information to the nearest Magistrate or police officer?

Section 39 of CrP mandates that the public must inform about certain serious offenses. House-trespass to commit an offense punishable with imprisonment does not trigger this duty unless it's for specified serious crimes. Criminal breach of trust by public servant, kidnapping for ransom, and mischief by destroying lighthouse (affecting public safety) all require reporting. Option D correctly identifies the exception where the general public duty does not apply.