Question

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code ? (1) Section 34 of the Penal Code creates no specific offence. (2) The words “in furtherance of the common intention of all” were added to Section 34 by the IPC (Amendment) Act of 1870. (3) Section 34 incorporates the principle of absolute liability. (4) Afsal Guru case which is also commonly known as “Parliament Attack Case” is related to Section 34. Codes:

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code ? (1) Section 34 of the Penal Code creates no specific offence. (2) The words “in furtherance of the common intention of all” were added to Section 34 by the IPC (Amendment) Act of 1870. (3) Section 34 incorporates the principle of absolute liability. (4) Afsal Guru case which is also commonly known as “Parliament Attack Case” is related to Section 34. Codes:

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Option A: (1) is only correct
Option B: Both (1) and (2) are correct
Option C: (1), (2) and (3) are correct
Option D: (2), (3) and (4) are correct

Correct Answer

Option: b

Explanation

Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention.—When a criminal act is done by several persons in furtherance of the common intention of all, each of such persons is liable for that act in the same manner as if it were done by him alone.]

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