Section 292, Indian Penal Code makes the selling, hiring, distributing, publically-exhibiting, importing exporting etc., of obscene books an offence. A was prosecuted for selling a book by the name of 'Lady Chatterley's Lover', written by D. H. Lawrence which was found to be an obscene book. The accused pleaded that he did not know the contents of the book. The accused is guilty of
A. No offence, as mistake of fact is a valid defence
B. Selling an obscene book because he was negligent in not reading the contents of the book
C. Selling an obscene book because he knew the contents impliedly
D. Selling an obscene book because under section 292 liability is independent of mens rea
Answer: Option D
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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
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