Five named accused persons A, B, C, D and E are prosecuted for committing dacoity. The prosecution proves beyond reasonable doubt the participation of A, B and C in the crime but fails to do the same about D and E: A, B and C are convicted while D and E are acquitted. Which one of the following is correct?
A. Conviction of A, B and C is good in law as there were five participants in all in the crime
B. Conviction of A, B and C is bad in law as for dacoity a minimum of five persons are required
C. Conviction of A, B and C is good in law, because conviction of at least five persons for dacoity is not the legal requirement
D. Conviction of A, B and C is bad in law as in case of named accused less than five persons cannot be convicted for dacoity
Answer: Option B
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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