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1
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What does IPC stand for and when was it implemented?

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IPC stands for Indian Penal Code, implemented in 1860. It defines crimes and their punishments, with a total of 511 sections.

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What is the minimum age of criminal responsibility under 82 IPC?

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A child below 7 years of age is not punishable or liable for any crime. The minimum age of criminal responsibility is 7 years.

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What is the minimum age of criminal responsibility under the Railway Act?

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The minimum age of criminal responsibility under the Railway Act is 5 years.

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What is the minimum age of full criminal responsibility?

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Above 18 years.

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What does 84 IPC state about criminal responsibility?

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Insane persons with an unsound mind are not responsible or liable for crimes.

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What does 86 IPC state about voluntary intoxication?

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A person committing a crime under voluntary intoxication is responsible or liable for the crime.

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What is the age requirement under 87 IPC for consent?

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The age requirement is above 18 years. It states that acts not intended to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent, are permissible.

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What does 83 IPC state about children aged 7-12 years?

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A child aged 7-12 years can be punishable or liable for crimes depending on mental maturity, which is determined by a court of law.

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What does 85 IPC state about involuntary intoxication?

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A person committing a crime under involuntary intoxication is not responsible or liable for the crime.

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What does 88 IPC state about consent in good faith?

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Acts not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for a person’s benefit, are allowed.

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Give two examples of consent under 87 IPC.

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  • Two people playing with a sword by mutual consent without intending to cause death or grievous hurt.
  • Paragliding done with one’s own consent.
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At what age can a person give valid consent for surgery?

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After or at 18 years of age.

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Under 90 IPC, when is consent not valid?

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Consent is not valid in the following cases:
* A child under 12 years of age.
* Insane persons.
* Intoxicated individuals.
* Under threat or fear.

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What does 89 IPC state about the benefit of a child or insane person?

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An act done in good faith for the benefit of a child or insane person, with the guardian’s consent, is allowed.

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What does 92 IPC allow in life-threatening emergencies?

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In life-threatening situations, consent is not needed for treatment.

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What is 174 IPC about?

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It prescribes punishment for not attending a summon.

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What is the punishment under 178 IPC?

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Punishment for refusing to take an oath.

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What does 193 IPC state?

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It prescribes a 7-year punishment for producing false or fabricated evidence.

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What is 197 IPC about?

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It prescribes punishment for issuing a false certificate.

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What does 201 IPC define? Give examples.

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It prescribes punishment for the disappearance of evidence.
Examples:
* Removing blood stains from a crime scene.
* Not sending viscera for toxicological analysis.
* Embalming a body before a postmortem.

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Differentiate 191 IPC and 192 IPC.

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  • 191 IPC: Producing false evidence (Perjury).
  • 192 IPC: Fabrication of evidence.
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What is 203 IPC about?

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Furnishing false information.

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What does 202 IPC state?

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Intentionally omitting information, even when legally bound to inform, is punishable.

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What is the punishment under 198 IPC?

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Punishment for using a false certificate.

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What does 269 IPC state?

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Negligence causing the transmission of a fatal disease (e.g., HIV) is punishable under 269 IPC.

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What does 270 IPC state?

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Intentionally transmitting a fatal disease is punishable under 270 IPC.

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What is the punishment under 228(A) IPC?

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Disclosing the identity of a rape victim is punishable under 228(A) IPC with up to 2 years of imprisonment.

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What does 272 IPC state?

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Adulteration of food is punishable under 272 IPC.

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What does 273 IPC state?

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Intentionally selling noxious food is punishable under 273 IPC.

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What does 274 IPC state?

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Intentionally adulterating drugs is punishable under 274 IPC.

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What does 275 IPC state?

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Selling adulterated drugs is punishable under 275 IPC.

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What does 284 IPC address?

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Negligence leading to poisoning is punishable under 284 IPC.

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What is 299 IPC about?

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It defines culpable homicide, which can be of two types:
* Amounting to murder (300 IPC).
* Not amounting to murder (304 IPC).

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34
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What is culpable homicide amounting to murder?

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An act done with intention or knowledge that causes death.

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35
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What is the punishment under 302 IPC for murder?

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Life imprisonment or the death sentence.

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36
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What is culpable homicide not amounting to murder?

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An act causing death under:
* Provocation (e.g., abuse leading to firing).
* No motive.
* Self-defense.

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37
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What is the difference between murder and culpable homicide?

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Every murder is a culpable homicide, but not every culpable homicide is a murder.

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Why are some culpable homicides not amounting to murder?

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They lack motive, intention, or planning and occur due to provocation or self-defense.

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39
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What is the punishment under 303 IPC?

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Punishment for murder by a life convict.

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40
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What does 304(A) IPC state?

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Rash or negligent acts causing death, including medical negligence. Punishment: 2 years imprisonment + fine.

41
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What is 304(B) IPC about, and what is the punishment?

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Dowry death. Punishment: 7 years to life imprisonment.

42
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What does 305 IPC state?

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Abetment of suicide of a child or insane person.

43
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What is 306 IPC about?

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Abetment of suicide for adults.

44
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Differentiate between 307 IPC, 308 IPC, and 309 IPC.

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  • 307 IPC: Attempt to murder (punishable).
  • 308 IPC: Attempt to culpable homicide (punishable).
  • 309 IPC: Attempt to suicide (not punishable).
45
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What does 312 IPC state about abortion?

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Criminal abortion with the consent of the mother.

46
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What does 313 IPC state about abortion?

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Criminal abortion without the consent of the mother.

47
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What does 314 IPC state about abortion?

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If the mother dies due to complications of criminal abortion.

48
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What does 315 IPC state about killing a fetus?

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Killing a fetus above 28 weeks of gestation is punishable.

49
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What does 316 IPC state?

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If the intention is to kill the mother but the fetus gets killed, it is punishable.

50
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What does 317 IPC state?

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Abandoning a child below 12 years of age is punishable.

51
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What does 318 IPC state?

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Concealment of birth is punishable.

52
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What is injury as per 44 IPC?

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Any illegal harm to:
* Body (hurt).
* Mind (mental injury).
* Reputation (property).

53
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How is life defined under 45 IPC?

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Life is defined legally under 45 IPC.

54
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How is death defined under 46 IPC?

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Death is defined legally under 46 IPC.

55
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How is hurt defined under 319 IPC?

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Whoever causes bodily pain, disease, or infirmity (disability) to any person is said to cause hurt.

56
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How is grievous hurt defined under 320 IPC?

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Any kind of severe hurt, as specified by law, is termed as grievous hurt.

57
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What is emasculation, and why is it considered grievous hurt?

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Emasculation: Loss of masculine power (e.g., loss of erection due to cutting genitalia, castration, or spinal injury). Reason: It causes permanent impairment.

58
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What does permanent privation of sight or hearing refer to under grievous hurt?

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Loss of sight in either eye. Loss of hearing in either ear (e.g., ossicular destruction). Even if surgically corrected, it remains grievous hurt because the recovery is artificial, not natural.

59
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What does privation of any member or joint mean?

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Privation: Loss of a body part with independent function (e.g., fingers, toes, ears, nose) or a joint (e.g., wrist, elbow).

60
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Is nail avulsion considered grievous hurt? Why or why not?

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No, nail avulsion is not grievous hurt because nails lack independent function.

61
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What is considered destruction or permanent impairment under grievous hurt?

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Permanent impairment of the function of any member or joint.

62
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When is permanent disfigurement of the head or face considered grievous hurt?

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When scars or disfigurement remain, such as in cases of acid attacks (e.g., vitriolage).

63
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Do hairline fractures come under grievous hurt?

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Yes, fractures or dislocation of bones or teeth, including hairline fractures, are classified as grievous hurt.

64
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What type of hurt is considered dangerous and life-threatening under grievous hurt?

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Any injury that endangers life or causes imminent danger to life.

65
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Why are dangerous injuries considered grievous hurt?

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Dangerous injuries affect vital parts of the human body, such as the neck, trachea, or blood vessels.

66
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What is the relationship between dangerous injury and grievous hurt?

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Every dangerous injury is a grievous hurt, but not every grievous hurt is a dangerous injury.

67
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When does severe bodily pain qualify as grievous hurt?

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If it lasts for 20 days or more or renders the victim unable to perform routine activities (e.g., eating, sleeping, walking, working).

68
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Does hospitalization for 21 days automatically qualify as grievous hurt?

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No, hospitalization alone does not indicate bodily pain or loss of routine activities unless specified.

69
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What does 321 IPC state?

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Voluntarily producing hurt.

70
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What does 322 IPC state?

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Voluntarily producing grievous hurt.

71
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What are examples of dangerous weapons?

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  • Cutting tools.
  • Stabbing instruments.
  • Firearms.
  • Explosives.
  • Poison.
  • Animals (e.g., dogs, snakes).
72
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What is the punishment for voluntary causing hurt under 323 IPC?

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Punishment: 1 year imprisonment or ₹1000 fine.

73
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What is the punishment for hurt by a dangerous weapon under 324 IPC?

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Punishment: 3 years imprisonment.

74
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What is the punishment for grievous hurt under 325 IPC?

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Punishment: 7 years imprisonment.

75
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What is the punishment for grievous hurt by a dangerous weapon under 326 IPC?

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Punishment: 10 years imprisonment.

76
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What is the punishment for grievous hurt by a dangerous weapon under 326 IPC?

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10 years imprisonment

Example: A stabs B, causing a grievous and dangerous injury.

77
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What does 328 IPC define?

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Hurt caused by poison

78
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What do 330 IPC and 331 IPC define?

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  • 330 IPC: Hurt
  • 331 IPC: Grievous hurt
79
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What is Vitriolage?

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Acid throwing or acid attack

80
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What is the punishment for acid attack and attempt as per IPC?

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  • 326A IPC (Acid attack): Minimum 10 years to life imprisonment
  • 326B IPC (Acid attempt): Minimum 5 to 7 years imprisonment
81
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What is the difference between hurt and grievous hurt caused on provocation?

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  • 334 IPC: Hurt on provocation
  • 335 IPC: Grievous hurt on provocation
82
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What are the IPC sections for negligence causing hurt or grievous hurt?

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  • 336 IPC: Endangering life on negligence
  • 337 IPC: Hurt caused by negligence
  • 338 IPC: Grievous hurt caused by negligence
83
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How is assault defined under 351 IPC?

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Assault is the use of criminal force to create fear in the opposite party through:
* Gestures: Raising voice, staring
* Preparation: Holding a loaded weapon, knife
* Words: Threats

84
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What does 354 IPC define?

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Outraging the modesty of females through indecent behavior

85
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How is punishment under 354 IPC structured for indecent behavior?

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  • 1st offense: Bailable
  • 2nd offense: Non-bailable
86
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What does 354A IPC cover?

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Sexual harassment, with punishment of 1 to 5 years imprisonment with or without fine. Examples: Indecent gestures, touching buttocks.

87
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What does 354B IPC cover?

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Public disrobing or removal of a woman’s clothes, with punishment of 3 to 7 years imprisonment and a fine.

88
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What is the trick to remember for public disrobing under 354B IPC?

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Trick 14: There is a B in Disrobing

89
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What is 354C IPC about?

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Voyeurism (watching nude or naked females). Punishment: Imprisonment for 1 year, extending to 3 years, and a fine. For repeat offenses, 3 to 7 years imprisonment.

90
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What is 354D IPC about?

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Stalking (following a girl physically or via phone/mobile). Punishment: Imprisonment for up to 3 years.

91
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How is kidnapping and abduction defined under IPC?

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  • 359 IPC: General definition of kidnapping and abduction
  • 360 IPC: Kidnapping from India
  • 361 IPC: Kidnapping from lawful guardianship (for males <16 years and females <18 years)
  • 362 IPC: Abduction (no age limitation)
92
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What is the difference between kidnapping and abduction?

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  • Kidnapping: Involves taking a person against their will (age limitation exists, consent and intention are immaterial)
  • Abduction: Taking a person by force, deceit, or compulsion (can involve anyone above 18, consent and intention are important)
93
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What is the punishment for kidnapping under IPC?

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363 IPC: Kidnapping (punishable by 7 years imprisonment)

94
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What IPC section defines rape?

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Rape is defined under 375 IPC

95
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What does 376 IPC cover?

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Punishment for rape under 376 IPC

96
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What is the definition and punishment for unnatural sexual offense under IPC?

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Defined under 377 IPC, it is an offense involving unnatural sexual acts. Punishment varies based on the act.

97
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What does 498A IPC cover?

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Cruelty by husband or in-laws’ family (can be physical or mental cruelty)

98
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What does 509 IPC cover?

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Insulting the modesty of women (e.g., staring, whistling)

99
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What does 510 IPC cover?

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Misconduct or nuisance after consuming alcohol

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