Indian Penal Code - Study Mode

[#891] A, intentionally deceives Z into a belief that A means to deliver to Z certain quantity of indigo plant which he does not intend to deliver, and thereby dishonestly induces Z to advance money upon the faith of such delivery.
Correct Answer

(B) A is guilty of cheating under Section 415, Indian Penal Code

[#892] A' with the intention of killing 'B', gave him poisoned halwa to eat. 'A' ate a little and threw away the rest, which a child picked up and ate it. The child died of poisoning. 'A' is:
Correct Answer

(C) Guilty of murder of the child

Explanation

Solution: 'A' had the intention to kill 'B' by giving him poisoned halwa. Even though 'B' did not consume the poisoned halwa, the fact that a child picked it up and died as a result of poisoning still holds 'A' responsible. Under the Indian Penal Code, when an unlawful act (poisoning) is committed with the intention to cause death or such bodily harm that can result in death, the person is guilty of **murder**, even if the victim was not the intended target. Thus, 'A' is guilty of murder of the child .

[#893] Which one of the following is the correct statement? Mistake of fact is excused under criminal law because:
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(B) There is no mens rea

[#894] In case of Section 497 of Indian Penal Code (Adultery) the actus reus mainly relates to:
Correct Answer

(D) Married woman

[#895] Which of the following is not an essential element of unlawful assembly?
Correct Answer

(C) Common intention