Multiple choice

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

  1. Criminal breach of trust by public servant

  2. Kidnapping for ransom

  3. Mischief by destroying a lighthouse

  4. House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Option (2) is correct: The general public does not have a duty under Section 39 of the CrPC to give information to the nearest Magistrate or police officer in relation to the commission of kidnapping for ransom.