A (a 28 year old man) and B (a 27 year old woman) were in a romantic relationship and were living together. After being in a relationship for nearly three years, A asked B whether they could have sexual intercourse. B said that she would consent to sexual intercourse only if A agreed to marry her. A promised to marry B, and thereafter they had sexual intercourse multiple times over the next three years. Subsequently, B discovered that A was not being faithful to her and was in a relationship with another woman. She broke off the relationship, and sought to initiate criminal proceedings against A. Which of the following offences can A be prosecuted for?
A. Criminal breach of trust
B. Adultery
C. Cheating, if B is able to prove that A never had the intention of marrying her
D. Custodial Rape
Answer: Option C
This Question Belongs to Law >> Indian Penal Code
Which of the following is an offence of continuing under Indian Penal Code, 1860?
A. Rape
B. Theft
C. Abetment
D. Abduction
Sexual intercourse by husband upon his wife during separation attracts a punishment of
A. Imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than 3 years but which may extend to 5 years and fine
B. Imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than 3 years but which may extend to 7 years and fine
C. Imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than 2 years but which may extend to 5 years and fine
D. Imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than 2 years but which may extend to 7 years and fine
Against whom among the following, the offence of abduction is committed?
A. Woman
B. Child below the age of 18 years
C. Child below the age of 12 years
D. Any person
A. Attempt to cause death
B. Causing death intentionally
C. Causing grievous injury
D. Causing injury which is likely to cause death
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