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[#2086] Culpable homicide means
Correct Answer

(D) Causing injury which is likely to cause death

Explanation

Solution: Definition of Culpable Homicide: Culpable homicide is defined under Section 299 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860. It refers to an act where a person causes the death of another with the intention of causing death or with the knowledge that their actions are likely to cause death. It is a broader term that may or may not amount to murder, depending on the circumstances. Correct Answer: The correct answer is Option D: Causing injury which is likely to cause death . Explanation: - According to Section 299 IPC , culpable homicide occurs when a person does an act that causes death, intending to cause death, or intending to cause such bodily injury as is likely to cause death . - The key element of culpable homicide is the knowledge that the act is likely to result in death, even if death is not the definite outcome. - The difference between culpable homicide and murder (Section 300 IPC) lies in the degree of intention and certainty of death. If the intention is strong and death is a certain result, it becomes murder. Otherwise, it remains culpable homicide. Why Other Options Are Incorrect: - Option A: Attempt to cause death – This refers to attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC, not culpable homicide. - Option B: Causing death intentionally – This is a characteristic of murder under Section 300 IPC, which is a more severe offence than culpable homicide. - Option C: Causing grievous injury – While grievous injury (Section 320 IPC) can lead to death in some cases, it does not always result in culpable homicide unless there is an intention or knowledge of likely death. Conclusion: Culpable homicide is an act where death is caused by an injury that is likely to cause death. The key factor is the likelihood of death, making Option D: Causing injury which is likely to cause death the correct answer.

[#2087] Which is not an offence against the public tranquillity?
Correct Answer

(D) Assault

Explanation

Solution: Public tranquillity refers to the state of peace and order in society, free from disturbance or violence. Offences against public tranquillity are those that disrupt or threaten this peace and order. Let's examine each option: Option A: Riot A riot is a violent disturbance of the peace by three or more persons acting together. It is explicitly an offence against public tranquillity under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Option B: Affray An affray is a fight between two or more persons in a public place that causes a disturbance to the public peace. It directly impacts public tranquillity and is thus an offence against it under the IPC. Option C: Unlawful assembly An unlawful assembly is a gathering of five or more persons with a common object that is illegal or involves the commission of an offence. The very nature of such an assembly is a threat to public order, making it an offence against public tranquillity as per the IPC. Option D: Assault Assault, in the context of the IPC, involves causing someone to apprehend the infliction of immediate harm or injury. While assault can certainly cause disturbance, it is primarily considered an offence against the person, not necessarily *directly* against public tranquillity. An assault might *lead* to a breach of public tranquility (e.g., if it escalates into a riot), but on its own, it doesn't always affect the general peace of the community to the same degree as the other options. Therefore, it is not as clearly an offence *against* public tranquillity as the others. Therefore, the correct answer is D: Assault. While assault can be a disturbing event, it is not as directly aimed at disrupting public peace as riot, affray, or unlawful assembly are.

[#2088] If a person instigates, intentionally aids or engages another person to do a thing he is said to have
Correct Answer

(A) Abetted such another person

Explanation

Solution: Abetment is defined under Section 107 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) as instigating, engaging in conspiracy, or intentionally aiding someone to commit an offense. Therefore, the correct answer is Option A: Abetted such another person . The explanation is that the question directly describes the definition of abetment as laid down in the IPC. Instigating, intentionally aiding, or engaging another person to do something falls squarely under the legal definition of abetment. Option B: Conspired with that person is incorrect because while conspiracy is a form of abetment (as per Section 120A of the IPC), the question doesn't necessarily imply a pre-arranged plan or agreement, which is a key element of conspiracy. The act described could be abetment even without a formal conspiracy. Option C: Becomes member of unlawful assembly is incorrect. An unlawful assembly, as defined under Section 141 IPC, requires a collection of five or more people with a common illegal purpose. The question only mentions two individuals – the instigator and the person being instigated. It doesn't refer to a group. Option D: Designed commission of offence is incorrect. While this might be a consequence of abetment, it isn't the precise legal term for the action described in the question. The question focuses on the *act* of instigating, aiding, or engaging, not just the resulting plan or design of the offense.

[#2089] A' threatens 'B' to bum 'B' house to desist him to prosecute a civil suit. What crime is committed by 'A'?
Correct Answer

(A) Criminal Intimidation

Explanation

Solution: The correct answer is A: Criminal Intimidation . First, let's define Criminal Intimidation . According to the Indian Penal Code (IPC), criminal intimidation is defined in Section 503. It states that whoever threatens another with any injury to his person, reputation or property, or to the person or reputation of any one in whom such person is interested, with intent to cause alarm to that person, or to cause that person to do any act which he is not legally bound to do, or to omit to do any act which that person is legally entitled to do, as the means of avoiding the execution of such threat, commits criminal intimidation. In this scenario, 'A' threatens 'B' with burning down 'B's house. This is a clear threat of injury to 'B's property. 'A' intends to make 'B' desist from prosecuting a civil suit, an act 'B' is legally entitled to do. Therefore, 'A's actions perfectly fit the definition of criminal intimidation under Section 503 of the IPC. Why other options are incorrect: B: Mischief: While burning down a house could be considered mischief (Section 425 and other related sections of the IPC), the focus here is on the threat itself, not the actual execution of the act. The crime is committed at the point of the threat, aiming to coerce 'B'. Mischief would be the crime if 'A' actually burned down the house. C: Criminal breach of trust: This involves betraying a trust placed in someone. There is no element of trust between 'A' and 'B' in this situation. D: None of these: This is incorrect because 'A's actions clearly constitute a criminal offense under the IPC, specifically criminal intimidation.

[#2090] Match List-I with List-II and give the correct answer: List I List II a. Mehboob Shah v. Emperor 1. Mens rea b. State of Maharashtra v. M. H. George 2. Intoxication c. Director of Public Prosecutions v. Beard 3. Common Intention d. R. V. Dudley v. Stephens 4. Necessity
Correct Answer

(C) a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4

Explanation

Solution: Before explaining the correct answer, let's define some key legal terms: Mens rea: This Latin term translates to "guilty mind." It refers to the mental element required to constitute a crime. A crime generally requires both a guilty act (actus reus) and a guilty mind (mens rea). Intoxication: This refers to a state of being affected by alcohol or drugs, which can impact a person's mental state and ability to form the necessary mens rea for a crime. The legal implications of intoxication vary depending on the jurisdiction and the specific circumstances. Common Intention: This refers to a situation where multiple individuals share a common plan or purpose to commit a crime. Each individual can be held liable for the actions of others in furtherance of that common intention, even if they didn't directly participate in every act. Necessity: This is a defense in criminal law. It argues that a person committed a crime because they were compelled to do so by circumstances to avoid a greater harm. It's a narrow defense, with strict requirements for application. Now, let's match the cases with the correct legal concepts: a. Mehboob Shah v. Emperor: This case is associated with 3. Common Intention . The case dealt with the principles of common intention under the Indian Penal Code. b. State of Maharashtra v. M. H. George: This case is linked to 2. Intoxication . It concerns the effect of intoxication on criminal liability. c. Director of Public Prosecutions v. Beard: This case is related to 1. Mens rea . The case discusses the concept of diminished responsibility (affecting the mens rea) in relation to criminal liability. d. R. v. Dudley and Stephens: This case is well-known for its exploration of the defense of 4. Necessity . The case involved a situation where individuals were faced with a choice between survival and taking the life of another. Therefore, the correct answer is Option C: a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4 . The other options incorrectly pair the cases with the legal concepts.