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[#1631] Principle: Nothing is an offence which is done at the time when the accused is unsound and he is not aware of consequences of his action that his act is wrong or contrary to law Fact: Surendra received divine orders in his sleep at night to sacrifice his one-year-old child and then he will go to heaven after dying. He carries out the order and kills his son. He is

(A) Guilty of murder

(B) Not guilty of any offence since it was the order of God

(C) Can plead unsoundess of mind as a defense and he should not be charged for murder

(D) Cannot be held liable for murdering his own child

Correct Answer

(A) Guilty of murder

[#1632] A is dead drunk and yet decides to go for a joy ride along with his friends. He drives his newly imported car with high speed and is not able to contpol his vehicle when he passes through a busy shopping market causing instant death of three pedestrians. He is found to be highly intoxicated state at the time of the accident and the speed of car is found to be above 70 kms. For which one of the following offences can he be prosecuted?

(A) Homicide caused by rash and negligent act

(B) Murder

(C) Culpable homicide not amounting to murder

(D) Causing grievous hurt by an act endangering life ns:

Correct Answer

(C) Culpable homicide not amounting to murder

[#1633] Bribery is dealt under-

(A) Section 167 E of Indian Penal Code

(B) Section 168 E of Indian Penal Code

(C) Section 169 E of Indian Penal Code

(D) Section 171 E of Indian Penal Code

Correct Answer

(D) Section 171 E of Indian Penal Code

[#1634] The accused at the time of committing the act because of unsoundness of mind is incapable of knowing 1. The nature of the act 2. That the act is wrong or contrary of law 3. That the act is unethical and wrong 4. That the act is morally wrong but not contrary to law To claim the benefit of Section 84 of Indian Penal Code which of the above needs to be proved? Give the correct answer:

(A) 1 and 4

(B) 1 and 2

(C) 2 and 3

(D) 3 and 4

Correct Answer

(B) 1 and 2

[#1635] Which are the essential ingredients of an offenceunder Section 132, Indian Penal Code?

(A) That the accused abetted the commission of mutiny

(B) That such an accused was an officer, soldier, sailor or airman, in the Army, Navy or Air Force of the Government of India

(C) The accused attempted to seduce any such officer from allegiance to his duty

(D) All of them

Correct Answer

(D) All of them