Question

    A rescues B, a person in lawful custody, and in so doing

    causes grievous hurt to C, a constable in whose custody B was. A may be charged with?
    A Offence of grievous hurt Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Offence of grievous hurt to public servant Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Offence of restriction to lawful apprehension of another person. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both B and C at separate trial. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Both B and C at one trial. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    S.220. Trial for more than one offence.(1) If, in one series of acts so connected together as to form the same transaction, more offences than one are committed by the same person, he may be charged with, and tried at one trial for, every such offence.Illustration appended to this sub-section- (1) (a) A rescues B, a person in lawful custody, and in so doing cause grievous hurt to C, a constable in whose custody B was. A may be charged with and convicted of, offences under Sections 225 and 333 of the Indian Penal Code.

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