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Assertion (A): There is no liability for an attempt to commit an impossible theft.
Reason (R): No criminal liability can be incurred under Section 511 of the Indian Penal Code for an attempt to be an act which, if done will not be an offence.

Assertion (A): There is no liability for an attempt to commit an impossible theft.
Reason (R): No criminal liability can be incurred under Section 511 of the Indian Penal Code for an attempt to be an act which, if done will not be an offence. Correct Answer 'A' is false but 'R' is true

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Consider the following statements:
1. Section 34 of Indian Penal Code requires two persons whereas Section 149 of Indian Penal Code require five persons.
2. Section 34 of Indian Penal Code requires common intention, whereas Section 149 of Indian Penal Code requires common object
3. Section 34 of Indian Penal Code and Section 149 of Indian Penal Code both require presence of a prior consent
4. Section 34 of Indian Penal Code and section 149 of Indian Penal Code. Both create specific offence
Which of the above statements are correct?
Carefully read following statements:
1. According to Section 34 of Indian Penal Code, requirement is of two persons, whereas under Section 149 of Indian Penal Code, requirement is of five persons.
2. According to Section 34 of Indian Penal Code, common intention is required whereas under Section 149 Indian Penal Code, common object is required
3. Previous consent is required under Section 34 & 149 of Indian Penal Code
4. Section 34 of Indian Penal Code and Section 149 of Indian Penal Code constitutes a specific offence
Which of the above statements is true:
(A) Section 511 Indian Penal Code is a residuary clause for punishing attempt to commit any offence.
(R) If facts are not sufficient to bring a case into Section 307, the same may be prosecuted under Section 511 Indian Penal Code.
Which of the following statements are correct in relation to criminal conspiracy?
1. When two or more persons agree to do an unlawful act by an unlawful means then they will be guilty of criminal conspiracy
2. Several persons agreed to commit an "offence" but nothing was done in pursuance of the agreement
3. When two or more persons agree to do a lawful act in lawful manner by lawful means but an overt act is done by one them
4. Criminal conspiracy to commit and offence punishable with fine alone will not entail any liability
Select the correct answer:
Which of the following combinations are correctly matched?
1. Harbour ⇔ Section 51A, Indian Penal Code
2. Wrongful Loss ⇔ Section 23, Indian Penal Code
3. Gang rape on woman under twelve years of age ⇔ Section 376DB, Indian Penal Code
4. Gang rape ⇔ Section 376D, Indian Penal Code
Select the correct answer:
Which of the following distinguishes section 34 of Indian Penal Code from section 149, Indian Penal Code?
1. Section 149 creates a substantive offence whereas section 34 does not create an offence.
2. Section 149 requires common object whereas section 34 requires common intention.
3. Section 149 requires five or more persons whereas section 34 requires two or more persons.
Select the correct answer:
Principle: Whoever attempts to commit an offence and in such attempt does any act towards the commission of the offence shall be punished.
Factual Situation: A, a trustee makes an attempt to steal some jewels by breaking open a box belonging to the Trust Band finds after opening the box, that there is no jewel in it. A is prosecuted for the offence of attempting to commit theft.
Which of the following statement/statements is/are not correct?
1. Both Sections 34 and 149 of Indian Penal Code itself create specific offences
2. Both Sections 34 and 149 of Indian Penal Code relate to Doctrine of Vicarious liability
3. Section 34 fixes a minimum two persons who must share common intention while Section 149 requires there must be at least 10 persons to have the common object
4. Some active participation is necessary under Section 34 but Section 149 does not require it. Mere member of the unlawful Assembly with common object is sufficient for liability.
Which of the following is an essential ingredient of an offence under Section 129, Indian Penal Code? Which of the following is an essential ingredien t of an offence under Section 129, Indian Penal Code?
1. The accused is a public servant (or was a public servant at the time of commission of the offence)
2. He was having custody of a prisoner of state or custody of a war prisoner
3. Such a prisoner was rescued or escaped
4. Such an escape or rescue was due to the negligence of the accused
Section 34 of Indian Penal Code provides for liability based on common intention. Consider the following situations:
1. The weapon used in the offence was found in A's house
2. A has procured the weapon of offence voluntarily to aid the criminal gang
3. A was compelled under threat to his life to procure the weapon of offence
4. The weapon was supplied on receipt of value of the weapon (sale)
Which of the situation given above reflect(s) the correct ingredients with regard to Section 34?