Multiple choice

A, B, C, D and E allegedly entered the house of X with the common object of taking forcible possession of the house. A, who was carrying a pistol within the knowledge of others, shot X dead in order to take possession. E was acquitted as it could not be proved beyond reasonable doubt that E was present in the assembly. Here,

  1. B, C and D are jointly liable for murder along with A on the basis of Section 149

  2. A, B, C and D are jointly liable for murder on the basis of Section 34

  3. A, B, C and D are liable for constituting an unlawful assembly

  4. A alone is liable for murder and others are not liable for any offence
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Here, A, B, C and D are jointly liable for murder on the basis of common intention under section 34. E is acquitted, so he cannot be liable.

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