Judiciary Model Papers and Previous Year Papers

1

Under Section 164 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, harbouring a deserter from the armed forces is punishable when the accused:

A

Knowingly harbours or conceals a deserter
B

Harbours a soldier unknowingly
C

Provides shelter to any government servant
D

Assists a retired soldier

2

Which of the following is an essential ingredient of the offence under Section 164 BNS?

A

Proof that the accused knew the person was a deserter
B

Proof that the accused is a public servant
C

Proof of written agreement with deserter
D

Proof that the deserter committed another offence

3

Assertion (A): Harbouring a deserter knowingly is punishable under Section 164 BNS. Reason (R): The law aims to maintain discipline within armed forces.

A

Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
B

Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation
C

A is true but R is false
D

A is false but R is true

4

A civilian knowingly provides shelter to an army deserter for two weeks. Which provision of BNS is attracted?

A

Section 164
B

Section 165
C

Section 166
D

Section 168

5

Which mental element is required to establish guilt under Section 164 BNS?

A

Knowledge that the person is a deserter
B

Negligence only
C

Strict liability
D

Mere suspicion

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