Acts which come in the category of 'culpable homicide not amounting to murder' are mentioned in which section of Indian Penal Code?
A. Section 300
B. Section 299
C. Section 299 and 300
D. Section 302
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Section 299 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) defines the offense of culpable homicide. It describes various circumstances under which an act may amount to culpable homicide but does not amount to murder. These circumstances include cases where the act is done without the intention to cause death, but with the knowledge that it is likely to cause death or cause such bodily injury as is likely to cause death.Therefore, the correct answer is:
B. Section 299
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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
The answer is option A