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1

Under Section 270 BNS, which of the following is the essential element of the offence of public nuisance?

A

Act affecting a specific individual only
B

Act causing common injury, danger or annoyance to the public
C

Act committed only by a public servant
D

Act committed inside private property without public impact

2

Assertion: A public nuisance may exist even when some individuals suffer greater harm than others. Reason: The offence depends on injury to the public at large rather than equal injury to all.

A

Both A and R are true and R correctly explains A
B

Both A and R are true but R does not explain A
C

A is true but R is false
D

A is false but R is true

3

Which of the following situations most appropriately constitutes public nuisance under Section 270 BNS?

A

Blocking a public road by dumping construction debris
B

Refusing to repay a private debt
C

Trespassing into private property
D

Breach of contract between two parties

4

In determining public nuisance, courts primarily examine:

A

Intent of the accused only
B

Whether the act affects rights common to the public
C

Whether government property is damaged
D

Whether compensation was paid

5

Which Supreme Court judgment recognized the power of courts to issue directions to abate public nuisance affecting public health?

A

Municipal Council Ratlam v. Vardhichand
B

Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
C

Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
D

A.K. Gopalan v. State of Madras

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