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1

Under Section 262 BNS, what is the essential ingredient for the offence of resistance to one's lawful apprehension?

A

Knowledge or reason to believe that the person apprehending is a public servant acting lawfully
B

Use of deadly weapon against police
C

Causing grievous hurt to the police officer
D

Actual escape from custody

2

A police officer lawfully arrests A. A pushes the officer and runs away but is later caught. Which section of BNS is primarily attracted?

A

Section 263
B

Section 262
C

Section 267
D

Section 265

3

Section 263 BNS deals with resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension of:

A

A public servant only
B

A Magistrate only
C

Another person who is being lawfully apprehended
D

A witness in a trial

4

Assertion: Resistance to arrest is punishable even if the accused ultimately fails to escape. Reason: The offence is complete once obstruction to lawful apprehension occurs.

A

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

Both A and R are true but R not explanation
C

A true but R false
D

A false but R true

5

A bystander intentionally blocks police officers from arresting B who is accused of a cognizable offence. Which provision applies?

A

Section 263 BNS
B

Section 262 BNS
C

Section 269 BNS
D

Section 266 BNS

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