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X begins to unloose the muzzle of a ferocious dog, intending to cause Z to believe that he is about to…

By making a gesture intending to cause Z to apprehend the use of criminal force, X commits "Assault" under Section 130 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section…

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X begins to unloose the muzzle of a ferocious dog, intending to cause Z to believe that he is about to cause the dog to attack Z. X is guilty of which offence under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?

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By making a gesture intending to cause Z to apprehend the use of criminal force, X commits "Assault" under Section 130 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 351 IPC), even though no actual force is applied.

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