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Which of these does not form part of the definition of mischief in section 324(1) of the Bharatiya…

Putting a person in fear of injury belongs to the definition of extortion in section 308(1). Destruction of property is one form of the conduct described in section 324(1).…

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Which of these does not form part of the definition of mischief in section 324(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?

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Putting a person in fear of injury belongs to the definition of extortion in section 308(1). Destruction of property is one form of the conduct described in section 324(1). Section 324(1) includes a change to property or its situation that destroys or diminishes its value or utility or affects it injuriously. Section 324(1) requires intention to cause wrongful loss or damage or knowledge that it is likely.

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Option A

Putting a person in fear of injury belongs to the definition of extortion in section 308(1).

Option B

Destruction of property is one form of the conduct described in section 324(1).

Option C

Section 324(1) includes a change to property or its situation that destroys or diminishes its value or utility or affects it injuriously.

Option D

Section 324(1) requires intention to cause wrongful loss or damage or knowledge that it is likely.

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