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1

Under Section 126 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, wrongful restraint is committed when a person voluntarily obstructs another so as to prevent that person from proceeding—

A

In any direction whatsoever
B

In any direction in which that person has a right to proceed
C

In any direction ordered by a police officer
D

Only in a public place

2

Which of the following is the essential distinction between wrongful restraint (s.126 BNS) and wrongful confinement (s.127 BNS)?

A

Wrongful restraint involves total restraint whereas confinement involves partial restraint
B

Wrongful confinement involves restraining a person within circumscribed limits
C

Wrongful restraint applies only to movable property
D

There is no legal distinction

3

A blocks the only exit gate of a private field and prevents B from leaving though other internal movement is possible. This act amounts to—

A

Wrongful restraint
B

Wrongful confinement
C

Assault
D

No offence

4

Assertion (A): Wrongful restraint requires obstruction of a person. Reason (R): The obstruction must prevent movement in every direction. Choose the correct option.

A

Both A and R true and R correct explanation
B

Both A and R true but R not correct explanation
C

A true but R false
D

A false but R true

5

Under Section 128 BNS, 'force' is said to be used when a person—

A

Creates motion, change of motion, or cessation of motion to another person
B

Uses abusive language
C

Threatens through written communication only
D

Uses economic pressure

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