Which one of the following interpretations of section 376B of the Indian Penal Code did the Supreme Court of India hold in the case of Omkar Prasad Verma v. State of Madhya Pradesh?
A. The term 'custody' implies guardianship and its meaning also included care keeping, charge, imprisonment, judicial or penal safekeeping etc.
B. The term 'custody' is not narrow, but would mean any sort of control over a person
C. The term 'custody' under Indian Penal Code has same meaning as the term has under the Indian Evidence Act
D. The term 'custody' is equivalent to physical possession of tangible property
Answer: Option A
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