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Practice paper — BNS Chapter XIII — Of Contempts Of The Lawful Authority Of Public Servants
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1.Under Section 206(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what is the maximum term of simple imprisonment for absconding to avoid being served with a summons, notice or order (general case)?
- (A) One week
- (B) One month
- (C) Six months
- (D) One year
2.Section 206 applies when a person absconds to avoid being served a summons, notice or order issued by which of the following?
- (A) A public servant legally competent, as such public servant, to issue such summons/notice/order
- (B) Any public servant regardless of legal competence
- (C) Only judicial officers
- (D) Only police officers
3.Does Section 206(b) require that both attendance and production of documents must be 'in a Court' for the enhanced punishment to apply?
- (A) Yes — both attendance and production must be in a Court
- (B) No — it applies to any summons to attend in person or by agent, or to produce a document or electronic record in a Court
- (C) It applies only to production of documents/electronic records in a Court
- (D) It applies only when the summons is issued by a judicial officer and concerns attendance or document production
4.Under Section 207, what is the maximum punishment where the summons, notice or order is to attend in person or by agent, or to produce a document or electronic record in a Court?
- (A) Simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or both
- (B) Simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months, or fine which may extend to seven thousand five hundred rupees, or both
- (C) Simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or both
- (D) Simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or fine which may extend to twenty thousand rupees, or both
5.If a person intentionally removes a summons lawfully affixed to a public place, and that summons merely notifies without requiring personal attendance or production of documents in Court, which punishment provision of Section 207 applies?
- (A) Simple imprisonment up to one month, or fine up to five thousand rupees, or both
- (B) Simple imprisonment up to six months, or fine up to ten thousand rupees, or both
- (C) Only a fine (no imprisonment)
- (D) Imprisonment up to two years
6.Which of the following best describes the offence under Section 208 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?
- (A) Intentionally omitting to attend at a certain place and time in obedience to a summons, notice, order or proclamation issued by a public servant legally competent to issue it.
- (B) Failing to answer questions put by a police officer during investigation.
- (C) Attending late to a summons but giving a reasonable explanation.
- (D) Refusing to produce documents when asked by a private individual.
7.Is a person guilty under Section 208 if they fail to attend because of an honest mistake or inadvertence (i.e., without intention)?
- (A) Yes — any non-attendance when legally bound is punishable regardless of intent.
- (B) No — the section requires that the person 'intentionally omits to attend'.
- (C) Yes — the section treats absence and inadvertence the same if a summons was issued.
- (D) No — the section applies only to those who depart from the place, not to omissions to attend.
8.Which of the following statements correctly captures an aspect of Section 208 regarding departure from the place of attendance?
- (A) Leaving the place before the time at which it is lawful for him to depart constitutes the offence under Section 208.
- (B) Any departure from the place of attendance, at any time, is always an offence under Section 208.
- (C) Leaving after the time at which it is lawful for him to depart is an offence under Section 208.
- (D) Section 208 only penalises failure to appear and does not mention departure from the place of attendance.
9.If a declaration has been made under section 84(4) pronouncing a person as a proclaimed offender, what punishment does Section 209 prescribe?
- (A) Imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years and shall also be liable to fine
- (B) Imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years and community service
- (C) Only a fine
- (D) Community service only
10.According to Section 209, when a declaration under section 84(4) pronounces someone a proclaimed offender, is liability to fine mandatory or optional?
- (A) Optional
- (B) Mandatory
- (C) Replaced by community service
- (D) Applies only if imprisonment is not imposed
11.Which mental element is required for an offence under Section 210 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?
- (A) An intention to omit producing or delivering the document or electronic record
- (B) Negligence in failing to produce the document
- (C) Recklessness regarding production of the document
- (D) Strict liability regardless of mental state
12.Where the document or electronic record is to be produced or delivered to a public servant (but not to a Court), what is the maximum term of imprisonment prescribed by Section 210?
- (A) No imprisonment, only a fine
- (B) Up to six months
- (C) Up to one month
- (D) Up to one year
13.Does Section 210 create an offence if a person merely possesses a document but is not legally bound to produce it and intentionally refuses when asked by a public servant?
- (A) Yes — mere possession and refusal to deliver makes it an offence
- (B) Yes — the section applies whenever a public servant requests production
- (C) No — the person must be legally bound to produce or deliver the document or electronic record
- (D) Only if the document is an electronic record
14.If the notice or information required to be given "respects the commission of an offence, or is required for the purpose of preventing the commission of an offence, or in order to the apprehension of an offender," what is the punishment under Section 211?
- (A) Simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both
- (B) Simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both
- (C) Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both
- (D) No punishment unless a separate offence is proved
15.Which of the following correctly contrasts clause (b) and clause (c) of Section 211?
- (A) Clause (b) applies to orders under section 394 and prescribes imprisonment of either description up to six months and fine up to one thousand rupees; Clause (c) applies to offences and prescribes simple imprisonment up to six months and fine up to ten thousand rupees.
- (B) Both clauses (b) and (c) prescribe only simple imprisonment up to six months and the same fine amount.
- (C) Clause (b) prescribes simple imprisonment up to six months and fine up to ten thousand rupees where related to offences; Clause (c) applies to notices required by an order under section 394 and prescribes imprisonment of either description up to six months and fine up to one thousand rupees.
- (D) Clause (b) imposes no imprisonment but only fine, while clause (c) prescribes imprisonment only.
16.Which of the following best describes the circumstances in which the enhanced punishment under Section 212(b) applies?
- (A) When the information relates to the commission of an offence, or is required to prevent an offence, or to apprehend an offender
- (B) When any information is furnished to any public servant, regardless of subject
- (C) When the information concerns a civil dispute between private parties
- (D) When the informant is a public servant reporting about official misconduct
17.Does Section 212 treat acts committed outside India as "offences" for the purposes of this section?
- (A) Only if committed by an Indian national abroad
- (B) No — acts outside India are excluded
- (C) Yes — if the act committed outside India would be punishable under the listed sections if done in India
- (D) Only if a treaty permits foreign acts to be prosecuted in India
18.Under Section 213 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what is the maximum term of simple imprisonment for refusing to bind oneself by an oath or affirmation when legally required by a public servant?
- (A) Six months
- (B) One year
- (C) Two years
- (D) Three months
19.If a private citizen (not a public servant) requests someone to bind themselves by an oath or affirmation and the person refuses, is Section 213 applicable?
- (A) Yes — any refusal to take an oath is covered
- (B) Yes — if the private citizen is acting on behalf of the state
- (C) No — the requirement must come from a public servant legally competent to require it
- (D) No — because the provision applies only to witnesses in court
20.If a person agrees to and takes an oath or affirmation to state the truth but then deliberately gives a false statement, does Section 213 apply to punish that person?
- (A) No — Section 213 punishes refusal to bind oneself by oath or affirmation, not giving false statements after taking one
- (B) Yes — any untruth after taking an oath is punished under Section 213
- (C) Yes — because taking an oath creates automatic liability under Section 213 for falsehoods
- (D) No — because Section 213 applies only to refusals in civil matters
21.Which of the following is a necessary condition for the offence under Section 214 to be made out?
- (A) The public servant must be a police officer
- (B) The person must be legally bound to state the truth to a public servant
- (C) The question must be in writing
- (D) The person must be under arrest when questioned
22.Which of the following best describes the punishments available under Section 214?
- (A) Only imprisonment up to six months may be imposed
- (B) Only a fine up to five thousand rupees may be imposed
- (C) Either imprisonment or fine may be imposed, but not both
- (D) Simple imprisonment up to six months, or fine up to five thousand rupees, or both
23.Under Section 215 (Refusing to sign statement) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, what is the maximum term of simple imprisonment for refusing to sign a required statement?
- (A) One month
- (B) Three months
- (C) Six months
- (D) One year
24.A person is asked by a legally competent public servant to sign a statement that was actually made by someone else. Does Section 215 apply?
- (A) Yes, because the requirement was made by a legally competent public servant
- (B) Yes, if he had knowledge of the contents of that other person's statement
- (C) No, because Section 215 applies only to statements made by the person himself
- (D) No, unless the statement was in writing and attested
25.Which of the following is NOT required by Section 215 for penal liability?
- (A) That the statement must have been made by the person himself
- (B) That the public servant requiring the signature must be legally competent to do so
- (C) That the statement must be factually true
- (D) That the requirement to sign be made by a public servant
26.To whom must the false statement be made for Section 216 to apply?
- (A) Any public servant or other person authorised by law to administer such oath or affirmation
- (B) Any member of the public present at the time
- (C) Any private person to whom the speaker is talking
- (D) Only a court or judge
27.A person is legally bound by an oath administered by Public Officer A. He later makes a false statement (on the same subject) to Public Officer B. Does Section 216 apply to punish him?
- (A) Yes; once under oath, any false statement to any public servant falls under Section 216
- (B) No; the false statement must be made to "such public servant or other person as aforesaid" who administered the oath
- (C) Yes; if both A and B are public servants it makes no difference which one received the false statement
- (D) No; Section 216 applies only when statements are made in a court proceeding
28.What is the maximum punishment provided by Section 217 for giving false information to a public servant as specified?
- (A) Imprisonment up to two years and fine up to twenty thousand rupees.
- (B) Imprisonment up to six months and fine up to five thousand rupees.
- (C) Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or both.
- (D) Death or life imprisonment if serious injury results.
29.If a person gives false information to a public servant but does not intend the public servant to act, yet knows it is likely the public servant will act to another's injury, is that person liable under Section 217?
- (A) No — liability requires direct intention to cause the public servant to act.
- (B) No — liability requires that the public servant actually acts.
- (C) Yes — liability attaches only if the informer both intends and knows it is likely.
- (D) Yes — knowing it is likely to cause the public servant to act is sufficient even without specific intention.
30.What is the primary act criminalised by Section 218 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?
- (A) Offering any resistance to the taking of any property by the lawful authority of any public servant.
- (B) Theft of property by a public servant in the course of duty.
- (C) Obstructing a public servant in the discharge of public duty generally.
- (D) Refusing to produce records when demanded by a public servant.
31.Is a person punishable under Section 218 if they resist the taking of property by a private individual who is not a public servant?
- (A) Yes — Section 218 applies whenever property is being taken, regardless of who does it.
- (B) Yes — if the resistor had a motive to prevent loss.
- (C) No — Section 218 applies only to taking by the lawful authority of a public servant.
- (D) No — unless the private individual acts under written authority.
32.Which mental element does Section 219 require for the offence of obstructing a sale?
- (A) Intentionally
- (B) Negligently
- (C) Recklessly
- (D) Strict liability (no mental element needed)
33.Does Section 219 apply to obstruction of a sale that is offered by a private individual who is not acting by the lawful authority of a public servant?
- (A) Yes, it applies to any sale obstruction regardless of who offers the sale
- (B) Yes, but only if the sale harms public interest
- (C) No, it applies only to sales offered 'by the lawful authority of any public servant'
- (D) No, unless the sale occurs on government property
34.The phrase 'by the lawful authority of any public servant, as such' in Section 219 most reasonably means:
- (A) The provision applies even when the person is a public servant acting in a private/personal capacity
- (B) The provision applies when a public servant acts in his official capacity (i.e., by lawful authority) — 'as such'
- (C) The provision applies only to sales of government-owned property
- (D) The provision applies only if the obstruction involved physical violence
35.Which of the following acts is made an offence by Section 220?
- (A) Purchasing property at a private sale on behalf of a legally capable person
- (B) Purchasing or bidding at a sale held by the lawful authority of a public servant on account of a person whom the purchaser knows to be under a legal incapacity to purchase at that sale
- (C) Purchasing property at any sale even if the purchaser is himself legally capable
- (D) Selling property to a person who is under a legal incapacity
36.Does Section 220 apply to a private sale not held by the lawful authority of a public servant?
- (A) Yes — it applies to any sale of property whatsoever
- (B) Yes — but only if the bidder is acting for another person
- (C) Only when the sale is conducted by a court
- (D) No — the section applies to sales "held by the lawful authority of a public servant, as such," not to ordinary private sales
37.Which mental element does Section 221 expressly require for the offence?
- (A) Negligently obstructs
- (B) Voluntarily obstructs
- (C) Knowingly obstructs
- (D) Recklessly obstructs
38.If a person obstructs a public servant accidentally (not voluntarily), is that act made punishable by Section 221?
- (A) Yes, accidental obstruction is punishable under the section
- (B) No, because the section requires the obstruction to be voluntary
- (C) Yes, but only a fine may be imposed for accidental obstruction
- (D) Cannot be determined from the section
39.Which mental element is expressly required by Section 222 for the offence of omission to assist a public servant?
- (A) Intentionally omits to give such assistance
- (B) Negligently omits to give such assistance
- (C) Accidentally fails to give such assistance
- (D) Refuses only after being lawfully compelled
40.A person who is bound by law to assist a police officer and, when demanded by that officer to help apprehend an escaped prisoner, intentionally refuses. What is the maximum punishment under Section 222?
- (A) Simple imprisonment up to one month or fine up to Rs.2,500, or both
- (B) Simple imprisonment up to six months or fine up to Rs.5,000, or both
- (C) No punishment unless a Court order is produced
- (D) Imprisonment up to two years
41.Which of the following correctly states the conditions necessary for the enhanced punishment under clause (b) of Section 222 to apply?
- (A) Only that the person is bound by law to assist; no demand by a public servant is required
- (B) Only that a public servant lawfully demands assistance; whether the person is bound by law is immaterial
- (C) Both that the person is bound by law to render assistance and that such assistance be demanded by a public servant legally competent to make that demand for specified purposes
- (D) Neither requirement is necessary; clause (b) applies in all omissions to assist public servants
42.Under Section 223(a), what is the maximum punishment where the disobedience causes or tends to cause obstruction, annoyance or injury to any person lawfully employed?
- (A) Simple imprisonment which may extend to six months, or fine which may extend to two thousand and five hundred rupees, or both
- (B) Imprisonment which may extend to one year, or fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or both
- (C) Simple imprisonment which may extend to three months, or fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or both
- (D) No imprisonment, only a fine which may extend to two thousand and five hundred rupees
43.If a person's disobedience causes or tends to cause danger to human life, health or safety (or causes or tends to cause a riot or affray), what is the maximum punishment under Section 223(b)?
- (A) Simple imprisonment which may extend to six months, or fine which may extend to two thousand and five hundred rupees, or both
- (B) Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or both
- (C) Imprisonment which may extend to two years, or fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees
- (D) Only a fine which may extend to five thousand rupees
44.Under Section 224 of the BNS, what is the maximum term of imprisonment for holding out a threat of injury to a public servant?
- (A) One year
- (B) Two years
- (C) Three years
- (D) Seven years
45.For an offence under Section 224 BNS, the threat must be made for the purpose of inducing the public servant to do which of the following?
- (A) Only to do an act connected with his public functions
- (B) Only to forbear from doing an act connected with his public functions
- (C) To do, or to forbear or delay to do, any act connected with the exercise of his public functions
- (D) Any act whatsoever, whether official or private
46.A threatens injury to X, an ordinary citizen, believing that a magistrate is interested in X, in order to induce the magistrate to delay passing an official order. Which statement is correct under Section 224 BNS?
- (A) No offence is made out because the threat was not directed at the magistrate himself
- (B) No offence is made out because mere delay of an official act is not covered
- (C) The offence is made out, since the section covers threats to a person believed to be of interest to the public servant, made to induce delay of an official act
- (D) The offence is made out only if the magistrate actually delays the order
47.What is the maximum punishment prescribed under Section 225?
- (A) Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years.
- (B) Imprisonment for life or fine.
- (C) Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.
- (D) Imprisonment up to three years or fine.
48.Would a threat intended to stop someone from applying for protection against injury to a private citizen fall within Section 225?
- (A) Yes — the section applies to protection sought for any person.
- (B) Yes — if the private citizen has some official link to a public servant.
- (C) Only if a court so decides in each case.
- (D) No — the section specifically concerns protection against injury to a public servant legally empowered to give such protection.
49.Which mental element is expressly required by Section 226 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?
- (A) An intent to compel or restrain any public servant from discharging his official duty while attempting to commit suicide.
- (B) Only an intention to commit suicide, regardless of motive.
- (C) Negligence that led to an attempted suicide.
- (D) An intent to compel or restrain a private individual from performing a duty.
50.Does Section 226 apply when the attempt to commit suicide is made to coerce a private individual rather than a public servant?
- (A) Yes, it applies to attempts intended to coerce any person.
- (B) No, it applies only where the intent is to compel or restrain a public servant from discharging his official duty.
- (C) Only if the private individual later becomes a public servant.
- (D) Yes, but only if the private individual was performing a public function at the time.
Answer key
1. B2. A3. B4. C5. A6. A7. B8. A9. A10. B11. A12. C13. C14. A15. C16. A17. C18. A19. C20. A21. B22. D23. B24. C25. C26. A27. B28. C29. D30. A31. C32. A33. C34. B35. B36. D37. B38. B39. A40. B41. C42. A43. B44. B45. C46. C47. C48. D49. A50. B
Explanations
- 1. (B) Section 206(a) provides that whoever absconds to avoid being served with such summons/notice/order shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month (or with fine up to ₹5,000, or both). Thus the maximum imprisonment in the general case is one month.
- 2. (A) The provision applies to summons/notices/orders proceeding "from any public servant legally competent, as such public servant, to issue such summons, notice or order." Thus it requires that the public servant be legally competent to issue the process, not merely any public servant.
- 3. (B) The wording of Section 206(b) distinguishes the two limbs: it applies where the summons/notice/order is to "attend in person or by agent," or to "produce a document or an electronic record in a Court." Thus the enhanced punishment applies for any summons to attend in person or by agent, and separately for production of documents/electronic records in a Court; attendance need not itself be "in a Court."
- 4. (C) Clause (b) of Section 207 states that where the summons, notice or order is to attend in person or by agent, or to produce a document or electronic record in a Court, the punishment is simple imprisonment up to six months, or fine up to ten thousand rupees, or both. The lesser penalties in clause (a) apply in other cases.
- 5. (A) Clause (a) of Section 207 prescribes punishment with simple imprisonment which may extend to one month, or fine up to five thousand rupees, or both, for the general offences described. Clause (b) (the higher penalty) only applies where the summons, notice or order is to attend in person or to produce documents in Court.
- 6. (A) Section 208 punishes whoever, being legally bound to attend in person or by an agent at a certain place and time in obedience to a summons, notice, order or proclamation from a public servant legally competent to issue it, intentionally omits to attend. The other options are not described in this provision.
- 7. (B) The section expressly requires that the person 'intentionally omits to attend' to constitute the offence, so mere inadvertence or honest mistake (absence without intention) would not meet that mental element. The provision distinguishes intentional omission from accidental non-attendance.
- 8. (A) Section 208 expressly includes as part of the offence departing 'from the place where he is bound to attend before the time at which it is lawful for him to depart.' Thus leaving before the lawful time is punishable; leaving after the lawful time is not captured by that clause.
- 9. (A) Section 209 specifies that where a declaration under sub-section (4) pronounces him a proclaimed offender, he shall be punished with imprisonment which may extend to seven years and shall also be liable to fine.
- 10. (B) Section 209 states that where a declaration under sub‑section (4) pronounces him a proclaimed offender, he shall be punished with imprisonment up to seven years and shall also be liable to fine, indicating the liability to fine is mandatory.
- 11. (A) Section 210 specifies the offence where a person "intentionally omits" to produce or deliver a document or electronic record. The provision therefore requires intention, not mere negligence or strict liability.
- 12. (C) Clause (a) of Section 210 provides punishment with "simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both" for omissions to produce or deliver to a public servant generally (other than a Court).
- 13. (C) The section applies specifically to "whoever, being legally bound to produce or deliver up any document or electronic record... intentionally omits". If the person is not legally bound to produce it, the element in the provision is not satisfied and the section does not apply.
- 14. (A) Clause (b) specifies that where the notice/information relates to commission/prevention/apprehension of an offence, the punishment is "simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both."
- 15. (C) Clause (b) provides "simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees," for notices relating to offences. Clause (c) refers to notices required by an order under section 394 and provides "imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both."
- 16. (A) Section 212(b) applies "where the information which he is legally bound to give respects the commission of an offence, or is required for the purpose of preventing the commission of an offence, or in order to the apprehension of an offender," and prescribes higher punishment. The other options do not match the text of (b).
- 17. (C) The Explanation states that the word "offence" includes any act committed at any place out of India which, if committed in India, would be punishable under the listed sections. Thus extraterritorial acts falling within those descriptions are included. There is no nationality or treaty condition in the Explanation.
- 18. (A) The provision states punishment with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months. Therefore the maximum term specified is six months.
- 19. (C) Section 213 applies when the requirement to bind oneself by oath/affirmation is made by a public servant legally competent to require it. A private citizen’s request falls outside that criterion, so the section would not apply.
- 20. (A) Section 213 specifically penalises refusing to bind oneself by an oath or affirmation when required by a competent public servant. It does not address giving false statements after taking an oath; that is not the conduct described in this provision.
- 21. (B) Section 214 begins with 'Whoever, being legally bound to state the truth on any subject to any public servant...' — thus being legally bound to state the truth to a public servant is a necessary condition under the provision.
- 22. (D) Section 214 specifies punishment 'with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.' Thus the court may impose imprisonment, or a fine, or both.
- 23. (B) Section 215 states punishment by simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months. Therefore, the maximum imprisonment provided is three months.
- 24. (C) Section 215 refers to refusal to sign 'any statement made by him' when required by a competent public servant. If the statement was not made by him, the element in the provision is missing and Section 215 does not apply.
- 25. (C) Section 215 requires that the statement be made by the person and that a legally competent public servant require the signature. It does not require that the statement be factually true; only refusal to sign a statement made by him when so required is penalised.
- 26. (A) The provision explicitly requires the false statement to be made "to any public servant or other person authorised by law to administer such oath or affirmation." Statements to private persons or unrelated members of the public are therefore outside this provision.
- 27. (B) The provision requires the person to be "being legally bound by an oath or affirmation to state the truth on any subject to any public servant or other person authorised by law to administer such oath or affirmation" and then "makes, to such public servant or other person as aforesaid... any statement which is false." This indicates the false statement must be made to the same authorised person referred to earlier, so a false statement to a different officer is not covered by the provision as worded.
- 28. (C) The section prescribes punishment: "imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both." This is the stated maximum in the provision.
- 29. (D) Section 217 penalises giving false information when the informer acts "intending thereby to cause, or knowing it to be likely" that the public servant will so act. Thus, mere knowledge of the likelihood (without specific intent) is sufficient for the offence.
- 30. (A) Section 218 states: 'Whoever offers any resistance to the taking of any property by the lawful authority of any public servant...' — it therefore criminalises resistance to the taking of property by lawful authority of a public servant, not theft or general obstruction.
- 31. (C) Section 218 applies specifically to 'the taking of any property by the lawful authority of any public servant.' If the taker is not a public servant acting with lawful authority, the section does not apply.
- 32. (A) Section 219 begins with the word 'Whoever intentionally obstructs...', so the offence requires intention. Negligence or strict liability are not mentioned in the provision.
- 33. (C) The offence is limited to obstructing 'any sale of property offered for sale by the lawful authority of any public servant.' Sales offered by private individuals without such lawful authority fall outside this wording. The provision does not add conditions about public interest or location.
- 34. (B) Section 219 targets obstruction of sales 'offered for sale by the lawful authority of any public servant, as such,' which indicates the public servant must be acting in an official capacity ('as such'). The text does not limit the offence to government-owned property nor requires physical violence.
- 35. (B) Section 220 makes it an offence to "purchase or bid for any property on account of any person ... whom he knows to be under a legal incapacity to purchase that property at that sale" and it applies to sales "held by the lawful authority of a public servant, as such." The second option tracks this wording.
- 36. (D) The provision begins by specifying it applies "at any sale of property held by the lawful authority of a public servant, as such." Therefore it does not, on its face, extend to ordinary private sales not so held.
- 37. (B) The provision begins with the words "Whoever voluntarily obstructs...", so voluntariness is the required mental element. The text does not refer to negligence, knowledge, or recklessness.
- 38. (B) The offence is defined as "Whoever voluntarily obstructs...", so voluntariness is essential. Accidental (non-voluntary) obstruction would not satisfy the requirement in the text.
- 39. (A) The provision begins with "Whoever, being bound by law ... intentionally omits to give such assistance," so the fault element required is intentional omission, not negligence or accident.
- 40. (B) Clause (b) applies where assistance is demanded by a public servant legally competent to make such demand for apprehending a person who has escaped from lawful custody, prescribing simple imprisonment up to six months or fine up to Rs.5,000, or both.
- 41. (C) The provision begins with the requirement that the person be "bound by law to render or furnish assistance" and clause (b) applies "where such assistance be demanded of him by a public servant legally competent to make such demand" for listed purposes, so both conditions are required for clause (b).
- 42. (A) Clause (a) explicitly prescribes punishment of simple imprisonment up to six months, or fine up to Rs. 2,500, or both, when the disobedience causes or tends to cause obstruction, annoyance or injury to a person lawfully employed.
- 43. (B) Clause (b) provides punishment of imprisonment of either description for up to one year, or fine up to Rs. 5,000, or both, where the disobedience causes or tends to cause danger to human life, health or safety, or causes or tends to cause a riot or affray.
- 44. (B) Section 224 BNS prescribes imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or fine, or both. The offence consists of threatening injury to a public servant to influence his official functions.
- 45. (C) Section 224 requires that the threat be for the purpose of inducing the public servant to do any act, or to forbear or delay to do any act, connected with the exercise of his public functions. Delay in doing an official act is expressly covered alongside doing and forbearing.
- 46. (C) Section 224 expressly covers a threat of injury to any person in whom the offender believes the public servant to be interested, and inducing the servant to 'delay to do any act' is one of the enumerated purposes. The section punishes the threat made for that purpose; it does not require that the public servant actually succumb to it.
- 47. (C) The provision states punishment as imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both. The other options state different terms not found in Section 225.
- 48. (D) Section 225 is limited to threats aiming to induce refraining from applications for protection against injury to a public servant legally empowered to give such protection; it does not refer to protection for private citizens. The other options extend the provision beyond its text.
- 49. (A) Section 226 penalises whoever attempts to commit suicide with the intent to compel or restrain any public servant from discharging his official duty. The provision therefore requires that specific intent to compel or restrain a public servant during the suicide attempt.
- 50. (B) The text applies specifically to attempts made with the intent to compel or restrain any public servant from discharging his official duty. It therefore does not extend to attempts aimed at private individuals.