Indian Penal Code - Study Mode
[#2566] Principle: When a criminal act is done by several persons in furtherance of the common intention of all, each of such persons is liable for that act in the same manner as if it were done by him alone. Factual Situation: A, B, C and D who were unemployed, decided to loot the house of a rich businessman one night. When all of them were about to jump the Compound wall, D decided to remain at the gate and warn them, in case of any problem. A, B and C entered the house and took cash and gold ornaments. While coming out of the house B tripped on a rubber hose pipe creating a sound. By this the watchman who had otherwise asleep woke up. B suddenly took the rubber hose and strangled the watchman's neck thus killing him. Later all A, B, C and D were arrested and prosecuted.
Correct Answer
(C) A, B, C and D are all liable for the robbery and murder of the Watchman as it was done in order to carry out their common plan
[#2567] Which of the following is not an offence against the State, under the Indian Penal Code, 1860?
Correct Answer
(A) Spreading infection of disease dangerous to life
[#2568] Which of the following offence is punishable only in the attempt stage:
Correct Answer
(B) Section 309 of the Indian Penal Code
[#2569] Consider the following statements: 1. A public servant accepted gratification to show favour to a person. 2. A person expecting to become a public servant accepted gratification to show favour. 3. A person not expecting to be in office accepted gratification to show favour. Which of the above amount to an offence by a public servant u/s 161 Indian Penal Code?
Correct Answer
(D) 1, 2 and 3
[#2570] A, a surgeon, in good faith communicates to a patient, his opinion that he (Patient) cannot live. The patient dies in consequence of the shock. A is guilty of:
Correct Answer
(D) No offence