Multiple choice

X sends an email to Y from Delhi threatening Y that certain photographs showing Y in a compromising position with a woman shall be posted on the net, if Y does not pay Rs. 1,00,000 to X. Y accesses the email at his office in Kolkata. The offence can be inquired into or tried by a court at

  1. Delhi

  2. Kolkata

  3. anywhere in India (because the email can be accessed anywhere in India)

  4. Both (1) and (2)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Option (4) is correct: The offence can be inquired at Kolkata (where cause of action arises) or at Delhi (where the defendant resides).

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