X, an officer of a court of justice, being ordered by that court to arrest A, and after making due enquiry, believing B to be A, arrests B, What is the criminal liability of under the law?
A. Liable for the offence of wrongful confinement of B
B. Not liable for any offence as he acted in good faith under mistake of fact, which is, a defence under Section 76 of the Indian Penal Code
C. Not entitled to the benefit of mistake of fact as he has not acted in good faith
D. Liable, because his act is a mistake of law and not mistake of fact
Answer: Option B
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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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