X' knows that 'Y' is suffering from enlarged spleen. He gives 'Y' a fist blow which ruptures the spleen and causes his death. 'X' being a doctor knows that a moderate blow on that region would rupture the spleen and is likely to cause Y's death. What is 'X' guilty of?
A. Culpable homicide not amounting to murder as 'X' knew that his act is likely to cause death
B. Murder as 'X' knew that his act is likely to cause death of 'Y' to whom the injury was inflicted
C. No offence as the blow would not have caused death of a normal man in ordinary circumstances of the case
D. An offence other than murder or culpable homicide not amounting to murder
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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