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[#1706] The Chief Judicial Magistrate has punished the accused with imprisonment of five years and fine of ten thousand rupees under Section 325 of the Indian Penal Code. The maximum imprisonment under the Section 325 is seven years. On nonpayment of fine, the Magistrate can give him maximum imprisonment upto:
Correct Answer

(B) Twenty one months

Explanation

Solution: Under Section 325 of the Indian Penal Code, if a person is convicted and sentenced to a fine, they may face additional imprisonment if they do not pay the fine. The law states that if the fine is not paid, the accused can be imprisoned for a period that is determined by the Magistrate. According to the law, the imprisonment term for nonpayment of fine cannot exceed: One-fourth of the maximum term of imprisonment specified for the offence. In this case, the maximum imprisonment under Section 325 is seven years, which is equivalent to 84 months. Therefore, one-fourth of this maximum term is: 84 months / 4 = 21 months. Hence, the maximum imprisonment for nonpayment of the fine is twenty-one months.

[#1707] Principle: Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who, at the time of doing it, is, by reason of intoxication, incapable of knowing the nature of the act, or that he is doing what is either wrong, or contrary to law, provided that the thing which intoxicated him was administered to him without his knowledge or against his will. Factual Situation: Ram, Shyam and Vipin were friends. Vipin was in love with Anita and wanted to marry her. One day she told him that her marriage was fixed with a rich NRI and that he should not disturb her again in future. Vipin, who became depressed, told this to his friends. Ram suggested that they should go to a nearby bar and drink some Beer so that Vipin could relax. As Vipin was not habituated to drinks, initially he declined but later at the bar Ram told Vipin to take a little Whisky, which he did hesitatingly, After a while Vipin became totally intoxicated and started to say that Anita ditched him. Shyam, who was also drunk then said. " If you are so worried, go and kill her". A little while later all three friends parted company. Vipin went straight to Anita's hostel, called her out and shot her.
Correct Answer

(D) Vipin is liable for murdering Anita as he was under the influence of a drink, which he took voluntarily

[#1708] Agent of owner or occupier for whose benefit a riot is committed not using all lawful means to prevent it is dealt under
Correct Answer

(C) Section 156 of Indian Penal Code

[#1709] B' happened to be a member of unlawful assembly. A factional fight ensued during which 'B' was injured and retired to the side. Later on, a man was killed. Now
Correct Answer

(A) B' is guilty of murder being member of unlawful assembly

[#1710] The right of private defence is:
Correct Answer

(B) A right of defence but not a right of retribution