X instigates Y to murder Z, Y in pursuance of the instigation stabs Z. Z recovers from the wound. Which one of the following is the liability of X?
A. Since essentials to constitute an offence of abetment are not fulfilled, X is not guilty of instigating to commit murder
B. Z is alive and hence X is not guilty of instigating to commit murder
C. X is guilty of instigating Y to commit murder even if Z recovers and does not die
D. Since death of Z does not ensure, the criminal liability, if any, will be that of only Y
Answer: Option C
This Question Belongs to Law >> Indian Penal Code
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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