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5451. Assertion (A): X and Y had independently entertained the idea to kill Z. Accordingly each of them separately inflicted wounds on Z, who dies in consequence. X and Y are liable for murder with the aid of Section 34 IPC. Reason (R): When a criminal act is done by several persons in furtherance of common intention of all, each of such persons is liable as if the whole act is done by him alone. Of the above statements.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

B. Both A and R are true and R is NOT a correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true.

✅ The correct answer is option D.

5452. Give correct response. Common intention within the meaning of section 34 of the Penal Code means:

A. It implies a pre-arranged plan, prior meeting of minds, prior consultation in between all the persons constituting the group.

B. Evil intention of many persons to commit the same act.

C. A desire of many persons to commit a criminal act without any contemplation of the consequences.

D. The mens rea necessary to constitute the offence that has been committed by several persons.

✅ The correct answer is option A.

5453. Which one of the following brings out the distinction between Section 34 and 149 of the IPC?

A. Section 34 creates a specific offence whereas Section 149 does not

B. Section 34 as well as Section 149 creates specific offences.

C. Section 149 creates a specific offence whereas Section 34 does not.

D. Section 34 as well as Section 149 do not create specific offences.

✅ The correct answer is option C.

5454. Give incorrect response. The following are the requirements of the principle of joint liability under section 34 of the Penal Code:

A. Some criminal act must be done by several persons.

B. Criminal act must be done in furtherance of common intention of all of them.

C. Several persons must share the common intention, they may or may not participate in the commission of the act constituting the crime.

D. Common intention implies a pre-arranged plan between such persons.

✅ The correct answer is option C.

5455. Point out incorrect response. The following persons are exempted from the jurisdiction of criminal courts in India.

A. Alien enemies committing acts of war.

B. Foreign Sovereigns.

C. Foreign army on Indian soil present with the consent of Government of India.

D. Alien enemy committing a crime unconnected with war e.g., theft.

✅ The correct answer is option D.

5456. How many types of punishment have been prescribed under the Indian Penal Code:

A. Three

B. Six

C. Five

D. Four.

✅ The correct answer is option C.

5457. Give correct response. A an Indian citizen commits murder in America and makes good his escape to India.

A. A can be prosecuted in India in any place where he is found because by virtue of Section 4 of I.P.C. the code has extra territorial application in case of offences committed by Indian citizen.

B. A cannot be prosecuted in India because the act was not committed in this country.

C. A can neither be prosecuted in America nor in India.

D. A can only be prosecuted in America where the offence has been committed.

✅ The correct answer is option A.

5458. The Indian Penal Code came into force from:

A. 6 October, 1860

B. 1 September, 1873

C. 1 July, 1882

D. None of the above.

✅ The correct answer is option A.

5459. Under which of the following situations would Indian courts have jurisdiction? 1. Crime committed by an Indian in a foreign country 2. Crime committed by a foreign in India 3. Crime committed by a person on an Indian ship. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: Codes:

A. 1 and 2

B. 1 and 3

C. 2 alone

D. 1, 2 and 3.

✅ The correct answer is option D.

5460. Crime is:

A. Essentially an immoral act

B. An illegal act

C. Essentially a socially reprehensible act

D. None of the above.

✅ The correct answer is option B.