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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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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