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Indian Penal Code - 1

Fundamentals of the Indian Penal Code covering jurisdiction, elements of crime, and key offences

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Section 1 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 deals with

  1. definition of crime
  2. title and extent of operation of the code
  3. title and jurisdiction of the code
  4. None of these
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is/are not exempted from intra-territorial jurisdiction of the Indian Penal Code?

  1. The President of India and the governor of states
  2. Public
  3. Foreign sovereigns and ambassadors
  4. Alien enemies
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not an essential element of an offence?

  1. Motive
  2. Intention
  3. Injury to another person
  4. Prohibited act
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

“In every statute, mens-rea is to be implied unless the contrary is shown”. This view was expressed in which of the following cases?

  1. Sheras v. De-Rutzen
  2. R v. Dudley & Stephen
  3. Harding v. Price
  4. R v. Prince
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

A Spanish citizen residing in Paris instigated the commission of an offence, which in consequence was committed in India. Which of the following statements is correct?

  1. He is liable as the offence was committed in India.
  2. He is liable since the Indian Penal Code also extends to extra-territorial acts.
  3. He can be held liable because the offence was to be committed in India.
  4. He cannot be held liable because the offence was not instigated on the Indian territory.
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Nemo debet proeadem causa bis vexari is related to

  1. self-incrimination
  2. double jeopardy
  3. legal aid
  4. None of these
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Two lovers, not allowed by their parents to marry, agreed to commit suicide but later on gave up the idea of suicide. What is the liability of the lovers?

  1. They are guilty under Section 120-B of the Indian Penal Code.
  2. They are not guilty under Section 120-B of the Indian Penal Code.
  3. They are guilty under Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code.
  4. They are guilty under Section 309 of the Indian Penal Code.
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following jurists opined that crime is an act or omission in violation of public rights?

  1. Pollock
  2. Austin
  3. Blackburn
  4. Blackstone
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is/are the essential(s) of sedition?

  1. Intention
  2. Benefits or gains of the accused
  3. Result
  4. Both intention and result
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Non-treatment of a victim by a hospital is punishable under

  1. Section 166 IPC
  2. Section 166-A IPC
  3. Section 166-B IPC
  4. Section 166-C IPC
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

A, by his articles published in newspapers, has created hatred and contempt against the Government of India. He can be punished for the offence of

  1. waging war
  2. abetment
  3. sedition
  4. None of these
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

A knows that her husband B has committed murder and she knowingly conceals the fact in order to screen him from legal punishment. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

  1. A has committed an offence of murder by reason of having common intention.
  2. A has committed an offence of harbouring an offender.
  3. A has committed an offence of abetment by aid.
  4. A has committed no offence.
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following are the essential elements of a crime?

  1. Motive, mens rea and actus reus
  2. Motive, intention and knowledge
  3. Mens rea and actus reus
  4. Knowledge, intention and action
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the significance of a fight under Section 159 of the Indian Penal Code?

  1. Two parties, one of which is actively involved
  2. Two parties, both of which are passive
  3. Two parties, one of which is passive
  4. None of these
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Extra-territorial jurisdiction in Indian Penal Code is contained in

  1. Section 2
  2. Section 3
  3. Section 4
  4. Sections 3 and 4
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