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1

Assertion (A): Destruction of an electronic record to prevent its production as evidence attracts liability under Section 241 BNS. Reason (R): Section 241 applies only to paper documents and not to electronic records.

A

A is true but R is false
B

A and R are true and R explains A
C

A is false but R is true
D

Both A and R are false

2

Under Section 241 BNS, which of the following mental elements is essential for the offence of destruction of document to prevent its production as evidence?

A

Mere negligence
B

Intention to prevent production as evidence
C

Knowledge that document exists
D

Reckless handling of records

3

A police officer seizes a hard drive likely to be produced in court. Before submission, the accused remotely deletes files relevant to the trial. Which offence is most appropriately attracted?

A

Section 248 BNS
B

Section 241 BNS
C

Section 246 BNS
D

Section 243 BNS

4

Which of the following best describes the scope of Section 242 BNS relating to false personation?

A

Impersonating a public servant only
B

Impersonating another person in any judicial proceeding or suit
C

Impersonation in private contracts
D

Impersonation before police investigation only

5

A person appears in court pretending to be the real defendant and files a compromise petition. Which provision of BNS is most directly attracted?

A

Section 242 BNS
B

Section 245 BNS
C

Section 246 BNS
D

Section 241 BNS

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