Indian Penal Code (IPC 1860)

261. Under Sec. 34

A. Physical presence is necessary for participation but not in all cases.
B. Physical presence is not necessary at all.
C. Physical presence is necessary for participation in all cases.
D. None of the above.
✅ The correct answer is option A.

265. Give correct response. The principle of common intention within the meaning of section 34 of the Penal Code means:

A. Where each of the several persons did something criminal, all acting in furtherance of the common intention, each was punishable for what he had done as if he had done it by himself.
B. Where an act is done by several persons each one of them shall be jointly liable for any act done by any one of them provided their intention was same and they have acted jointly.
C. Section 34 deals with the doing of several acts, similar or diverse by several persons ; if all are done in furtherance of the common intention of all each of such persons is liable for the result of them all, as if he had done them himself.
D. For joint liability under section 34 it would not be sufficient to show that the intention of the persons committing the crime was same or similar but it has also to be shown that they have acted jointly in furtherance of such intention.
✅ The correct answer is option C.

266. Give the correct response?

A. Sec. 34 does create a substantive offence.
B. Sec. 34 is only a rule of evidence.
C. Both (a) and (b).
D. None of the above.
✅ The correct answer is option B.

268. In the above stated case:

A. All of them leaving D are guilty of murder.
B. All of them (A,B,C&D) are guilty of causing death.
C. Only A & B are guilty of murder.
D. None of the above.
✅ The correct answer is option B.
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