Question 1

Point out incorrect response. Attempt implies three essential elements:

Accepted Answer

The incorrect response is C because an attempt does not necessarily include a stage where the accused could stop the actual commission by his subsequent change of mind. An attempt is characterized by the intention (mens rea) to commit a crime and an act that constitutes a substantial step (actus reus) towards the commission of that crime, but it falls short of completion, often regardless of the accused's change of mind.

Question 2

Whoever makes any false document or false electronic record or part of a document orelectronic record, with intent to cause damage or injury, to the public or to any person, or to support any claim or title, or to cause any person to part with property, or to enter into any express or implied contract, or with intent to commit fraud or that fraud may be committed, commits forgery is :

Accepted Answer

The description provided matches the legal definition of forgery, which involves making a false document or electronic record with intent to defraud or cause harm.

Question 3

A person is said to make a fake document or fake electronic record, who dishonestly or fraudulently -

Accepted Answer

All the options describe actions that can be considered as making a fake document or electronic record if done dishonestly or fraudulently. This includes creating, signing, sealing, or executing a document or part of it, making or transmitting any part of an electronic record, and making marks denoting the execution of a document or the authenticity of an electronic signature.

Question 4

A has a letter of credit upon B for Rs. 10,000/- written by Z. A, in order to defraud B, adds a cipher to the Rs. 10,000/-, and makes the sum Rs, 1,00,000/- intending that it may be believed by B that Z so wrote the letter.

Accepted Answer

A has committed forgery by altering the document (letter of credit) with the intent to defraud B. This alteration was done to make B believe that Z authorized a larger amount than originally intended.

Question 5

A, without Z's authority, affixes Z's seal to a document purporting to be a conveyance of an estate from B the purchase-money. A has committed forgery.

Accepted Answer

A has committed forgery by affixing Z's seal to a document without Z's authority, falsely making it appear as a legitimate conveyance of an estate, which constitutes the creation of a false document with intent to cause damage or injury.

Question 6

A man's signature of his own name may amount to forgery

Accepted Answer

A man's signature of his own name can amount to forgery if it is done with the intent to defraud or deceive. For example, if a person signs their own name on a document purporting to be someone else or in a manner that misrepresents their identity or authority, it could be considered forgery.

Question 7

A signs his own name to a bill of exchange, intending that it may be believed that the bill was drawn by another person of the same name. A

Accepted Answer

Signing one's own name with the intention of making it appear as if the bill was drawn by another person of the same name constitutes forgery. This is because the act is done with the intent to deceive and cause harm or injury to another party.

Question 8

A draws a bill of exchange upon a fictitious person and fraudulently accepts the bill in the name of such fictitious person with intent to negotiate it, A commits -

Accepted Answer

A commits an offence of forgery because he fraudulently created a document (the bill of exchange) with the intent to deceive by accepting it in the name of a non-existent person.

Question 9

The punishment for the commission of an offence of forgery is imprisonment of ___

Accepted Answer

The answer of The punishment for the commission of an...

Question 10

A picks up a cheque on a banker signed by B, payable to bearer, but without any sum having been inserted in the cheque. A fraudulently fills up the cheque by inserting the sum of ten thousand rupees.

Accepted Answer

A has committed the offence of forgery by fraudulently filling in the cheque with a sum of ten thousand rupees, altering the document from its original state without authorization.

Question 11

Enticing or taking away or detaining with criminal intent a married woman is

Accepted Answer

Enticing or taking away or detaining with criminal intent a married woman is considered an offence under Section 498 of the Indian Penal Code (I.P.C.).

Question 12

Husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty is

Accepted Answer

Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) makes it an offence for a husband or a relative of the husband of a woman to subject her to cruelty.

Question 13

Defamation as an offence is defined in ___

Accepted Answer

Defamation is defined under Section 499 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which describes what constitutes defamation and outlines exceptions to the rule.

Question 14

A says -"2 is an honest man; he stole B's watch," intending to cause it to be believed that Z did steal B's watch. This is ____

Accepted Answer

A's statement is defamation because it harms Z's reputation by falsely accusing him of theft. However, if A's statement falls within one of the exceptions provided by law (e.g., it was made in good faith for public good), it might not be considered defamation.

Question 15

How many exceptions are to the offence of Defamation.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Marrying again during life time of husband or wife is punishable under Section.

Accepted Answer

Section 494 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) makes it punishable for a person to marry again during the lifetime of their husband or wife.

Question 17

A makes an attempt to steal jewels by breaking open a box, and finds after so opening the box, that there is no jewel in it. He has done an act towards the commission of theft, and therefore, is ___

Accepted Answer

A is guilty of an offence under Section 511 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) because he made an attempt to commit theft, which is punishable even if the theft was not completed. Section 511 IPC deals with attempts to commit offences punishable with imprisonment for life or other imprisonment.

Question 18

A makes an attempt to pick the pocket of Z by thrusting his hand into Z's pocket. A falls in the attempt in consequence of Z's having nothing in his pocket.

Accepted Answer

A has committed an attempt to commit theft, which is punishable under Section 511 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for attempting to commit offenses punishable with imprisonment. The fact that Z's pocket was empty does not negate the attempt made by A.

Question 19

The maximum period of imprisonment under the Code is

Accepted Answer

The maximum period of imprisonment under the Code is 14 years. This is a standard legal provision in many jurisdictions, although the specifics can vary depending on the country and the particular code being referred to.

Question 20

The lowest period of imprisonment under Code is

Accepted Answer

The lowest period of imprisonment under the Code of Criminal Procedure is 24 hours. This is based on the principle that for minor offenses or in situations where an arrest is made without a warrant, the accused must be presented before a magistrate within 24 hours, thereby setting the minimum period.

Quiz 17: Exploring the Elements of Forgery and Related Offences in Criminal Law