X' a 14 year boy was taken away by 'Y' from his school on the false pretext of showing him a movie, 'X' was taken to a dark room and confined there. 'Z,' took out the boy from there and demanded ransom from the parents of 'X' for the safe return of the boy. 'Z' is guilty of which offence?
1. Abduction
2. Kidnapping
3. Extortion
Select the correct answer:
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 3 only
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
The relevant provision in the Indian Penal Code (IPC) is Section 364A, which deals with "kidnapping for ransom, etc." According to this section, whoever kidnaps or abducts any person with the intent to hold the person for ransom or other similar purposes can be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to life, and shall also be liable to fine.
In the scenario you provided, 'Z' took the boy 'X' away from his school, confined him, and demanded ransom from his parents for his safe return. This fits the definition of kidnapping for ransom under Section 364A of the IPC.