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1

Under BNS Section 121, the essential ingredient distinguishing the offence from simple hurt is:

A

The victim must be a government employee
B

The hurt must be caused to deter or prevent a public servant from discharge of duty
C

The hurt must occur in a public place
D

The act must be committed by more than one person

2

Which of the following best explains the scope of 'public servant' for the purpose of Section 121 BNS?

A

Only police officers
B

Only judicial officers
C

Any person falling within the definition of public servant under law including IPC interpretation principles
D

Only central government employees

3

A police officer attempts to arrest X. X assaults the officer to escape arrest and causes grievous hurt. Which provision of BNS is primarily attracted?

A

Section 118 BNS
B

Section 121 BNS
C

Section 125 BNS
D

Section 124 BNS

4

Assertion (A): Causing hurt to deter a public servant from duty is punishable even if the public servant ultimately performs the duty. Reason (R): The offence is complete once hurt is voluntarily caused with the intent to deter the public servant.

A

Both A and R are correct and R explains A
B

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

A is correct but R is incorrect
D

A is incorrect but R is correct

5

Under Section 122 BNS, which factor is crucial in reducing culpability when hurt is caused on provocation?

A

Provocation must come from a public servant
B

Provocation must be grave and sudden
C

Provocation must be recorded in writing
D

Provocation must be given in presence of police

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