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5291. Which is/are trifles under Sec. 95 IPC ?

A. Taking pads almost valueless from a tree standing on govt. waste land.

B. To dip a pen in another mens inkpot.

C. Both (a) and (b).

D. None of the above.

✅ The correct answer is option C.

5292. De minimus non curet let does mean :

A. The law takes no account of acts of insane.

B. The law takes no account of acts of a child.

C. The law takes no account of trifles.

D. None of the above.

✅ The correct answer is option C.

5293. Under Sec. 94. A person is excused for any act done under fear of death except :

A. Murder and dacoity.

B. Murder and grievous hurt.

C. Murder and rape.

D. Murder and offences against the state punishable with death.

✅ The correct answer is option D.

5294. Under Sec. 94 a person is not liable for any act done under :

A. Fear of grievous hurt.

B. Fear of simple hurt.

C. Fear of instant death.

D. All of these.

✅ The correct answer is option C.

5295. Give correct response. A, a surgeon in good faith, communicates to a patient his opinion that he cannot live. The patient dies in consequence of the shock:

A. A is liable for committing culpable homicide because death of a human being may be caused by innumerably means.

B. A is liable for attempting to cause death of the patient by such communication.

C. A has committed no offence because the communication was made in good faith, and for the benefit of the patient.

D. A is only liable for abetment.

✅ The correct answer is option C.

5296. A surgeon in good faith told his patient that he cannot live. Patient dies in consequence of the shock.

A. He is within the exception.

B. He is guilty of causing death.

C. He is not within the exception.

D. None of the above.

✅ The correct answer is option A.

5297. Communication made is no offence by any harm to the person if it is made:

A. In good faith.

B. For the benefit of the persons to whom it is made.

C. Both (a) and (b).

D. None of the above.

✅ The correct answer is option C.

5298. Point out incorrect response. The principle underlying section 91 I.P.C. is that consent will only condone the act causing harm to the person giving the consent, which will otherwise be an offence. Acts which are offences independently of any harm which they may cause will not be covered by consent given by the sufferer. Some instances of such acts are :

A. Offences against public safety.

B. Causing miscarriage to a woman.

C. Mischief.

D. Public nuisance.

✅ The correct answer is option C.

5299. Word Benefit used in Sec. 88, 89 and 90 IPC means :

A. Other benefits then pecuniary benefits.

B. Mere pecuniary benefit.

C. Other as well as pecuniary benefit.

D. None of the above.

✅ The correct answer is option C.

5300. Give the correct response :

A. Mere use of abusive language does not give rise to Private defence.

B. Nothing is an offence which is done in the exercise of right of Private Defence.

C. Both (a) and (b).

D. None of the above.

✅ The correct answer is option C.