Under section 130 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what conduct may constitute an assault when it…
Section 130 requires a gesture or preparation and the prescribed intention or knowledge concerning the other person's apprehension. Words can give meaning to the…
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Under section 130 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what conduct may constitute an assault when it gives a person present the required apprehension of imminent criminal force?
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Correct answer D
Section 130 requires a gesture or preparation and the prescribed intention or knowledge concerning the other person's apprehension. Words can give meaning to the accompanying conduct.
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Option A
A gesture can qualify, and the definition also covers a preparation.
Option B
A preparation can qualify, and the definition also covers a gesture.
Option C
Words alone are insufficient. They can give a gesture or preparation a meaning that makes it an assault.
Option D
Either conduct can qualify if the actor intends or knows it to be likely to cause the person present to apprehend that criminal force is about to be used against them.
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