Indian Penal Code - Study Mode
[#46] Which of the following statement correctly reflects the cardinal principle, 'Actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea'?
Correct Answer
(C) To constitute a crime there must be actus reus and mens rea
[#47] Right of private defence is provided under following provision of Indian Penal Code:
Correct Answer
(A) Section 96
[#48] Principle: Ignorance of the law is not an excuse in the country. Factual Situation: Z, a foreign national came to New Delhi as a transit passenger at the Indira Gandhi International Air Port. His flight landed in the morning on 9 th June 2008 at 10:15 am and he was supposed to catch the next flight at 1:00 pm the same day to another country. He was carrying 1 Kilogram of Hashish. The Government of India notified on 9 th June 2008 that "any person having more than 500 Millie Grams of any Narcotic and Psychotropic substances, including Hashish in his possession would be punishable ... " The notification was published in the Official Gazette that was published on the morning of 9 th June 2008. The Customs authorities arrested Z.
Correct Answer
(B) Z is liable as mere possession of a narcotic substance beyond a certain limit is an offence in the country
[#49] Sexual acts by a man with his own wife, the wife not being under . . . . . . . . Years of age, is not rape.
Correct Answer
(B) Fifteen
[#50] "Offence" is defined under:
Correct Answer
(B) Section 40 of Indian Penal Code