A' a foreigner stabbed 'B' another foreigner in a foreign vessel on the high seas. Both 'A' and 'B were brought to Bombay for treatment where 'B' died. 'A'is also available in Bombay. Which one of the following propositions is correct in respect of applicability is correct in respect of applicability of Indian Penal Code (IPC) to the trial of 'A'?
A. As both the deceased and the accused belong to foreign countries and the occurrence of offence has taken place on the high seas, Indian Penal Code is not applicable to 'A' and hence he cannot be prosecuted in India
B. Indian Penal Code is absolutely not applicable to a foreigner and hence 'B' cannot be tried in India
C. As the offence is completed in India territories and accused 'A' is available in India. Indian Penal Code is applicable and he should be tried at Bombay
D. As Indian Penal Code is applicable to Indians as well as to foreigners 'A' must be tried in India
Answer: Option A
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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