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Initially, Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code came under much flak as it didn't prescribe death penalty which was provided for in case of murder. There was a proposal to amend this section and provide stricter punishment for dowry deaths. The 202nd report of Law Commission presented in 2007 did not approve of the proposed amendment as prosecution under Section 304B is no bar to prosecution for murder. Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code states that if a woman dies within seven years of marriage by any burns or bodily injury or it was revealed that before her death she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative of the husband in connection to demand dowry, then the death of the woman will be considered a dowry death. Punishment for dowry death is a minimum sentence of imprisonment for seven years or a maximum sentence of imprisonment for life.
To hold a person under this section, it is required that death should be caused by burns or bodily injury or by any other circumstances and it must occur within the seven years of marriage. Also, it must be revealed that soon before her marriage she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative and that it was so in connection with the demand for dowry.
As per Section 2 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, dowry is any property or valuable security directly or indirectly agreed to be given by one party to a marriage to the other party to the marriage or by the parent of either party to a marriage or by any other person, to either party to the marriage or to any other person, at or before or any time after the marriage in connection with the marriage of the said parties.
Section 304B deals with both homicidal and suicidal deaths. These provisions show a marked departure from the ordinary principles of criminal law wherein it's entirely upon the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. In cases of dowry death, the prosecution has to discharge the initial burden of ruling out the possibility of a natural death and adducing evidence of link between the death of the woman and cruelty related to dowry demand. Beyond this, the onus shifts onto the accused to prove his innocence.
Q. Alok and Avni were in a relationship and were planning to get married; but before they could marry, Alok's father passed away. Therefore, he asked for help from Avni's parents to start his business, for which he requested a sum of rupees 14 lakhs which was given by Avni's father. Later, due to certain differences between him and Avni, he called off the marriage. Avni committed suicide because of this. Decide whether this can be considered to be a dowry death.
  • a)
    Alok is liable for dowry death as the wife committed suicide after the differences arose.
  • b)
    Alok is liable for dowry death as he had demanded money.
  • c)
    Alok shall not be liable for dowry death.
  • d)
    Alok is not liable as he called off the marriage because he had lost interest in Avni.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
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Alok is not liable for dowry death as he had not made any demand for dowry, nor was there any cruelty meted out to Avni. Also, there was no marriage solemnised between Alok and Avni to hold Alok liable for causing dowry death of Avni.
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The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly has recently passed the Andhra Pradesh Disha Bill, 2019 (now, Andhra Pradesh Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2019).Disha is the name given to the veterinarian who was raped and murdered in Hyderabad on 27 November, 2019, sparked an outrage across country.It envisages the completion of investigation in 7 days and trial in 14 working days, where there is adequate conclusive evidence, and reducing total judgment time to 21 days from existing 4 months.The Act also prescribes death penalty for rape crimes where there is adequate conclusive evidence and this provision is given by amending Section 376 of Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860.In cases of harassment of women through social/digital media, the Act states 2 years imprisonment for first conviction and 4 years imprisonment for second as well as subsequent convictions. As per Section 354D of IPC, stalking is continuously following a woman or contacting her either online or in person, where she has clearly shown she doesnt want the attention. The section makes an exception, if a person is stalking a woman as part of a legal duty to do so.A new Section 354 E will be added in IPC, 1860. It also prescribes life imprisonment for other sexual offences against children and for this purpose includes Section 354 F and 354 G in IPC. The Andhra Pradesh government will now establish, operate and maintain a register in electronic form, to be called Women & Children Offenders Registry. This registry will be made public and will also be available to countrys law enforcement agencies.The state government will also establish exclusive special courts in each district to ensure speedy trial. These courts will exclusively deal with cases of offences against women and children including rape, sexual harassment, acid attacks, social media harassment of women, stalking, voyeurism and all cases under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.Moreover, the government will also appoint a special public prosecutor for each exclusive special court. The government will constitute special police teams at district level to be called District Special Police Team. It will be headed by DSP for investigation of offences related to women and children.Q.Naman is a police officer who is tracking down an arms shipment and has been monitoring Shrutis emails, phone messages and her Whatsapp messages. Naman has been keeping an eye on Shruti for a month. On knowing this fact, Shruti filed a complaint against Naman under Section 354 D of IPC. Naman was sentenced 2 years imprisonment for being the first case of stalking from Shruti. Is the sentence valid?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly has recently passed the Andhra Pradesh Disha Bill, 2019 (now, Andhra Pradesh Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2019).Disha is the name given to the veterinarian who was raped and murdered in Hyderabad on 27 November, 2019, sparked an outrage across country.It envisages the completion of investigation in 7 days and trial in 14 working days, where there is adequate conclusive evidence, and reducing total judgment time to 21 days from existing 4 months.The Act also prescribes death penalty for rape crimes where there is adequate conclusive evidence and this provision is given by amending Section 376 of Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860.In cases of harassment of women through social/digital media, the Act states 2 years imprisonment for first conviction and 4 years imprisonment for second as well as subsequent convictions. As per Section 354D of IPC, stalking is continuously following a woman or contacting her either online or in person, where she has clearly shown she doesnt want the attention. The section makes an exception, if a person is stalking a woman as part of a legal duty to do so.A new Section 354 E will be added in IPC, 1860. It also prescribes life imprisonment for other sexual offences against children and for this purpose includes Section 354 F and 354 G in IPC. The Andhra Pradesh government will now establish, operate and maintain a register in electronic form, to be called Women & Children Offenders Registry. This registry will be made public and will also be available to countrys law enforcement agencies.The state government will also establish exclusive special courts in each district to ensure speedy trial. These courts will exclusively deal with cases of offences against women and children including rape, sexual harassment, acid attacks, social media harassment of women, stalking, voyeurism and all cases under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.Moreover, the government will also appoint a special public prosecutor for each exclusive special court. The government will constitute special police teams at district level to be called District Special Police Team. It will be headed by DSP for investigation of offences related to women and children.[Extracted, with edits and reviews, from Andhra Assembly passes Disha Bill to award death penalty to rapists within 21 days, news by indiatoday]Q.Rima accused Ramesh, a 40-year-old male, of harassing her via Facebook for the second time. For the first time, Semma accused Ramesh of sexual harassment on WhatsApp. Ramesh was also accused of raping a rural woman, but there was not solid proof to support this accusation. After hearing the case, the court rendered a life sentence. Is the sentence of life in prison legitimate?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly has recently passed the Andhra Pradesh Disha Bill, 2019 (now, Andhra Pradesh Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2019).Disha is the name given to the veterinarian who was raped and murdered in Hyderabad on 27 November, 2019, sparked an outrage across country.It envisages the completion of investigation in 7 days and trial in 14 working days, where there is adequate conclusive evidence, and reducing total judgment time to 21 days from existing 4 months.The Act also prescribes death penalty for rape crimes where there is adequate conclusive evidence and this provision is given by amending Section 376 of Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860.In cases of harassment of women through social/digital media, the Act states 2 years imprisonment for first conviction and 4 years imprisonment for second as well as subsequent convictions. As per Section 354D of IPC, stalking is continuously following a woman or contacting her either online or in person, where she has clearly shown she doesnt want the attention. The section makes an exception, if a person is stalking a woman as part of a legal duty to do so.A new Section 354 E will be added in IPC, 1860. It also prescribes life imprisonment for other sexual offences against children and for this purpose includes Section 354 F and 354 G in IPC. The Andhra Pradesh government will now establish, operate and maintain a register in electronic form, to be called Women & Children Offenders Registry. This registry will be made public and will also be available to countrys law enforcement agencies.The state government will also establish exclusive special courts in each district to ensure speedy trial. These courts will exclusively deal with cases of offences against women and children including rape, sexual harassment, acid attacks, social media harassment of women, stalking, voyeurism and all cases under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.Moreover, the government will also appoint a special public prosecutor for each exclusive special court. The government will constitute special police teams at district level to be called District Special Police Team. It will be headed by DSP for investigation of offences related to women and children.[Extracted, with edits and reviews, from Andhra Assembly passes Disha Bill to award death penalty to rapists within 21 days, news by indiatoday]Q.Is the verdict of a 2-year prison sentence for Naman, who had been monitoring Shrutis emails, phone messages, and WhatsApp messages while tracking an arms shipment for a month, and against whom Shruti filed a complaint under Section 354 D of IPC, considered valid?

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The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.Initially, Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code came under much flak as it didnt prescribe death penalty which was provided for in case of murder. There was a proposal to amend this section and provide stricter punishment for dowry deaths. The 202ndreport of Law Commission presented in 2007 did not approve of the proposed amendment as prosecution under Section 304B is no bar to prosecution for murder. Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code states that if a woman dies within seven years of marriage by any burns or bodily injury or it was revealed that before her death she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative of the husband in connection to demand dowry, then the death of the woman will be considered a dowry death. Punishment for dowry death is a minimum sentence of imprisonment for seven years or a maximum sentence of imprisonment for life.To hold a person under this section, it is required that death should be caused by burns or bodily injury or by any other circumstances and it must occur within the seven years of marriage. Also, it must be revealed that soon before her marriage she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative and that it was so in connection with the demand for dowry.As per Section 2 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, dowry is any property or valuable security directly or indirectly agreed to be given by one party to a marriage to the other party to the marriage or by the parent of either party to a marriage or by any other person, to either party to the marriage or to any other person, at or before or any time after the marriage in connection with the marriage of the said parties.Section 304B deals with both homicidal and suicidal deaths. These provisions show a marked departure from the ordinary principles of criminal law wherein its entirely upon the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. In cases of dowry death, the prosecution has to discharge the initial burden of ruling out the possibility of a natural death and adducing evidence of link between the death of the woman and cruelty related to dowry demand. Beyond this, the onus shifts onto the accused to prove his innocence.Q.Alok and Avni were in a relationship and were planning to get married; but before they could marry, Aloks father passed away. Therefore, he asked for help from Avnis parents to start his business, for which he requested a sum of rupees 14 lakhs which was given by Avnis father. Later, due to certain differences between him and Avni, he called off the marriage. Avni committed suicide because of this. Decide whether this can be considered to be a dowry death.a)Alok is liable for dowry death as the wife committed suicide after the differences arose.b)Alok is liable for dowry death as he had demanded money.c)Alok shall not be liable for dowry death.d)Alok is not liable as he called off the marriage because he had lost interest in Avni.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
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The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.Initially, Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code came under much flak as it didnt prescribe death penalty which was provided for in case of murder. There was a proposal to amend this section and provide stricter punishment for dowry deaths. The 202ndreport of Law Commission presented in 2007 did not approve of the proposed amendment as prosecution under Section 304B is no bar to prosecution for murder. Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code states that if a woman dies within seven years of marriage by any burns or bodily injury or it was revealed that before her death she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative of the husband in connection to demand dowry, then the death of the woman will be considered a dowry death. Punishment for dowry death is a minimum sentence of imprisonment for seven years or a maximum sentence of imprisonment for life.To hold a person under this section, it is required that death should be caused by burns or bodily injury or by any other circumstances and it must occur within the seven years of marriage. Also, it must be revealed that soon before her marriage she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative and that it was so in connection with the demand for dowry.As per Section 2 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, dowry is any property or valuable security directly or indirectly agreed to be given by one party to a marriage to the other party to the marriage or by the parent of either party to a marriage or by any other person, to either party to the marriage or to any other person, at or before or any time after the marriage in connection with the marriage of the said parties.Section 304B deals with both homicidal and suicidal deaths. These provisions show a marked departure from the ordinary principles of criminal law wherein its entirely upon the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. In cases of dowry death, the prosecution has to discharge the initial burden of ruling out the possibility of a natural death and adducing evidence of link between the death of the woman and cruelty related to dowry demand. Beyond this, the onus shifts onto the accused to prove his innocence.Q.Alok and Avni were in a relationship and were planning to get married; but before they could marry, Aloks father passed away. Therefore, he asked for help from Avnis parents to start his business, for which he requested a sum of rupees 14 lakhs which was given by Avnis father. Later, due to certain differences between him and Avni, he called off the marriage. Avni committed suicide because of this. Decide whether this can be considered to be a dowry death.a)Alok is liable for dowry death as the wife committed suicide after the differences arose.b)Alok is liable for dowry death as he had demanded money.c)Alok shall not be liable for dowry death.d)Alok is not liable as he called off the marriage because he had lost interest in Avni.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? for CLAT 2025 is part of CLAT preparation. The Question and answers have been prepared according to the CLAT exam syllabus. Information about The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.Initially, Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code came under much flak as it didnt prescribe death penalty which was provided for in case of murder. There was a proposal to amend this section and provide stricter punishment for dowry deaths. The 202ndreport of Law Commission presented in 2007 did not approve of the proposed amendment as prosecution under Section 304B is no bar to prosecution for murder. Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code states that if a woman dies within seven years of marriage by any burns or bodily injury or it was revealed that before her death she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative of the husband in connection to demand dowry, then the death of the woman will be considered a dowry death. Punishment for dowry death is a minimum sentence of imprisonment for seven years or a maximum sentence of imprisonment for life.To hold a person under this section, it is required that death should be caused by burns or bodily injury or by any other circumstances and it must occur within the seven years of marriage. Also, it must be revealed that soon before her marriage she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative and that it was so in connection with the demand for dowry.As per Section 2 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, dowry is any property or valuable security directly or indirectly agreed to be given by one party to a marriage to the other party to the marriage or by the parent of either party to a marriage or by any other person, to either party to the marriage or to any other person, at or before or any time after the marriage in connection with the marriage of the said parties.Section 304B deals with both homicidal and suicidal deaths. These provisions show a marked departure from the ordinary principles of criminal law wherein its entirely upon the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. In cases of dowry death, the prosecution has to discharge the initial burden of ruling out the possibility of a natural death and adducing evidence of link between the death of the woman and cruelty related to dowry demand. Beyond this, the onus shifts onto the accused to prove his innocence.Q.Alok and Avni were in a relationship and were planning to get married; but before they could marry, Aloks father passed away. Therefore, he asked for help from Avnis parents to start his business, for which he requested a sum of rupees 14 lakhs which was given by Avnis father. Later, due to certain differences between him and Avni, he called off the marriage. Avni committed suicide because of this. Decide whether this can be considered to be a dowry death.a)Alok is liable for dowry death as the wife committed suicide after the differences arose.b)Alok is liable for dowry death as he had demanded money.c)Alok shall not be liable for dowry death.d)Alok is not liable as he called off the marriage because he had lost interest in Avni.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? covers all topics & solutions for CLAT 2025 Exam. Find important definitions, questions, meanings, examples, exercises and tests below for The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.Initially, Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code came under much flak as it didnt prescribe death penalty which was provided for in case of murder. There was a proposal to amend this section and provide stricter punishment for dowry deaths. The 202ndreport of Law Commission presented in 2007 did not approve of the proposed amendment as prosecution under Section 304B is no bar to prosecution for murder. Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code states that if a woman dies within seven years of marriage by any burns or bodily injury or it was revealed that before her death she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative of the husband in connection to demand dowry, then the death of the woman will be considered a dowry death. Punishment for dowry death is a minimum sentence of imprisonment for seven years or a maximum sentence of imprisonment for life.To hold a person under this section, it is required that death should be caused by burns or bodily injury or by any other circumstances and it must occur within the seven years of marriage. Also, it must be revealed that soon before her marriage she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative and that it was so in connection with the demand for dowry.As per Section 2 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, dowry is any property or valuable security directly or indirectly agreed to be given by one party to a marriage to the other party to the marriage or by the parent of either party to a marriage or by any other person, to either party to the marriage or to any other person, at or before or any time after the marriage in connection with the marriage of the said parties.Section 304B deals with both homicidal and suicidal deaths. These provisions show a marked departure from the ordinary principles of criminal law wherein its entirely upon the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. In cases of dowry death, the prosecution has to discharge the initial burden of ruling out the possibility of a natural death and adducing evidence of link between the death of the woman and cruelty related to dowry demand. Beyond this, the onus shifts onto the accused to prove his innocence.Q.Alok and Avni were in a relationship and were planning to get married; but before they could marry, Aloks father passed away. Therefore, he asked for help from Avnis parents to start his business, for which he requested a sum of rupees 14 lakhs which was given by Avnis father. Later, due to certain differences between him and Avni, he called off the marriage. Avni committed suicide because of this. Decide whether this can be considered to be a dowry death.a)Alok is liable for dowry death as the wife committed suicide after the differences arose.b)Alok is liable for dowry death as he had demanded money.c)Alok shall not be liable for dowry death.d)Alok is not liable as he called off the marriage because he had lost interest in Avni.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?.
Solutions for The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.Initially, Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code came under much flak as it didnt prescribe death penalty which was provided for in case of murder. There was a proposal to amend this section and provide stricter punishment for dowry deaths. The 202ndreport of Law Commission presented in 2007 did not approve of the proposed amendment as prosecution under Section 304B is no bar to prosecution for murder. Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code states that if a woman dies within seven years of marriage by any burns or bodily injury or it was revealed that before her death she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative of the husband in connection to demand dowry, then the death of the woman will be considered a dowry death. Punishment for dowry death is a minimum sentence of imprisonment for seven years or a maximum sentence of imprisonment for life.To hold a person under this section, it is required that death should be caused by burns or bodily injury or by any other circumstances and it must occur within the seven years of marriage. Also, it must be revealed that soon before her marriage she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative and that it was so in connection with the demand for dowry.As per Section 2 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, dowry is any property or valuable security directly or indirectly agreed to be given by one party to a marriage to the other party to the marriage or by the parent of either party to a marriage or by any other person, to either party to the marriage or to any other person, at or before or any time after the marriage in connection with the marriage of the said parties.Section 304B deals with both homicidal and suicidal deaths. These provisions show a marked departure from the ordinary principles of criminal law wherein its entirely upon the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. In cases of dowry death, the prosecution has to discharge the initial burden of ruling out the possibility of a natural death and adducing evidence of link between the death of the woman and cruelty related to dowry demand. Beyond this, the onus shifts onto the accused to prove his innocence.Q.Alok and Avni were in a relationship and were planning to get married; but before they could marry, Aloks father passed away. Therefore, he asked for help from Avnis parents to start his business, for which he requested a sum of rupees 14 lakhs which was given by Avnis father. Later, due to certain differences between him and Avni, he called off the marriage. Avni committed suicide because of this. Decide whether this can be considered to be a dowry death.a)Alok is liable for dowry death as the wife committed suicide after the differences arose.b)Alok is liable for dowry death as he had demanded money.c)Alok shall not be liable for dowry death.d)Alok is not liable as he called off the marriage because he had lost interest in Avni.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? in English & in Hindi are available as part of our courses for CLAT. Download more important topics, notes, lectures and mock test series for CLAT Exam by signing up for free.
Here you can find the meaning of The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.Initially, Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code came under much flak as it didnt prescribe death penalty which was provided for in case of murder. There was a proposal to amend this section and provide stricter punishment for dowry deaths. The 202ndreport of Law Commission presented in 2007 did not approve of the proposed amendment as prosecution under Section 304B is no bar to prosecution for murder. Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code states that if a woman dies within seven years of marriage by any burns or bodily injury or it was revealed that before her death she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative of the husband in connection to demand dowry, then the death of the woman will be considered a dowry death. Punishment for dowry death is a minimum sentence of imprisonment for seven years or a maximum sentence of imprisonment for life.To hold a person under this section, it is required that death should be caused by burns or bodily injury or by any other circumstances and it must occur within the seven years of marriage. Also, it must be revealed that soon before her marriage she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative and that it was so in connection with the demand for dowry.As per Section 2 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, dowry is any property or valuable security directly or indirectly agreed to be given by one party to a marriage to the other party to the marriage or by the parent of either party to a marriage or by any other person, to either party to the marriage or to any other person, at or before or any time after the marriage in connection with the marriage of the said parties.Section 304B deals with both homicidal and suicidal deaths. These provisions show a marked departure from the ordinary principles of criminal law wherein its entirely upon the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. In cases of dowry death, the prosecution has to discharge the initial burden of ruling out the possibility of a natural death and adducing evidence of link between the death of the woman and cruelty related to dowry demand. Beyond this, the onus shifts onto the accused to prove his innocence.Q.Alok and Avni were in a relationship and were planning to get married; but before they could marry, Aloks father passed away. Therefore, he asked for help from Avnis parents to start his business, for which he requested a sum of rupees 14 lakhs which was given by Avnis father. Later, due to certain differences between him and Avni, he called off the marriage. Avni committed suicide because of this. Decide whether this can be considered to be a dowry death.a)Alok is liable for dowry death as the wife committed suicide after the differences arose.b)Alok is liable for dowry death as he had demanded money.c)Alok shall not be liable for dowry death.d)Alok is not liable as he called off the marriage because he had lost interest in Avni.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? defined & explained in the simplest way possible. Besides giving the explanation of The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.Initially, Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code came under much flak as it didnt prescribe death penalty which was provided for in case of murder. There was a proposal to amend this section and provide stricter punishment for dowry deaths. The 202ndreport of Law Commission presented in 2007 did not approve of the proposed amendment as prosecution under Section 304B is no bar to prosecution for murder. Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code states that if a woman dies within seven years of marriage by any burns or bodily injury or it was revealed that before her death she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative of the husband in connection to demand dowry, then the death of the woman will be considered a dowry death. Punishment for dowry death is a minimum sentence of imprisonment for seven years or a maximum sentence of imprisonment for life.To hold a person under this section, it is required that death should be caused by burns or bodily injury or by any other circumstances and it must occur within the seven years of marriage. Also, it must be revealed that soon before her marriage she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative and that it was so in connection with the demand for dowry.As per Section 2 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, dowry is any property or valuable security directly or indirectly agreed to be given by one party to a marriage to the other party to the marriage or by the parent of either party to a marriage or by any other person, to either party to the marriage or to any other person, at or before or any time after the marriage in connection with the marriage of the said parties.Section 304B deals with both homicidal and suicidal deaths. These provisions show a marked departure from the ordinary principles of criminal law wherein its entirely upon the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. In cases of dowry death, the prosecution has to discharge the initial burden of ruling out the possibility of a natural death and adducing evidence of link between the death of the woman and cruelty related to dowry demand. Beyond this, the onus shifts onto the accused to prove his innocence.Q.Alok and Avni were in a relationship and were planning to get married; but before they could marry, Aloks father passed away. Therefore, he asked for help from Avnis parents to start his business, for which he requested a sum of rupees 14 lakhs which was given by Avnis father. Later, due to certain differences between him and Avni, he called off the marriage. Avni committed suicide because of this. Decide whether this can be considered to be a dowry death.a)Alok is liable for dowry death as the wife committed suicide after the differences arose.b)Alok is liable for dowry death as he had demanded money.c)Alok shall not be liable for dowry death.d)Alok is not liable as he called off the marriage because he had lost interest in Avni.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?, a detailed solution for The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.Initially, Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code came under much flak as it didnt prescribe death penalty which was provided for in case of murder. There was a proposal to amend this section and provide stricter punishment for dowry deaths. The 202ndreport of Law Commission presented in 2007 did not approve of the proposed amendment as prosecution under Section 304B is no bar to prosecution for murder. Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code states that if a woman dies within seven years of marriage by any burns or bodily injury or it was revealed that before her death she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative of the husband in connection to demand dowry, then the death of the woman will be considered a dowry death. Punishment for dowry death is a minimum sentence of imprisonment for seven years or a maximum sentence of imprisonment for life.To hold a person under this section, it is required that death should be caused by burns or bodily injury or by any other circumstances and it must occur within the seven years of marriage. Also, it must be revealed that soon before her marriage she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative and that it was so in connection with the demand for dowry.As per Section 2 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, dowry is any property or valuable security directly or indirectly agreed to be given by one party to a marriage to the other party to the marriage or by the parent of either party to a marriage or by any other person, to either party to the marriage or to any other person, at or before or any time after the marriage in connection with the marriage of the said parties.Section 304B deals with both homicidal and suicidal deaths. These provisions show a marked departure from the ordinary principles of criminal law wherein its entirely upon the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. In cases of dowry death, the prosecution has to discharge the initial burden of ruling out the possibility of a natural death and adducing evidence of link between the death of the woman and cruelty related to dowry demand. Beyond this, the onus shifts onto the accused to prove his innocence.Q.Alok and Avni were in a relationship and were planning to get married; but before they could marry, Aloks father passed away. Therefore, he asked for help from Avnis parents to start his business, for which he requested a sum of rupees 14 lakhs which was given by Avnis father. Later, due to certain differences between him and Avni, he called off the marriage. Avni committed suicide because of this. Decide whether this can be considered to be a dowry death.a)Alok is liable for dowry death as the wife committed suicide after the differences arose.b)Alok is liable for dowry death as he had demanded money.c)Alok shall not be liable for dowry death.d)Alok is not liable as he called off the marriage because he had lost interest in Avni.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? has been provided alongside types of The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.Initially, Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code came under much flak as it didnt prescribe death penalty which was provided for in case of murder. There was a proposal to amend this section and provide stricter punishment for dowry deaths. The 202ndreport of Law Commission presented in 2007 did not approve of the proposed amendment as prosecution under Section 304B is no bar to prosecution for murder. Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code states that if a woman dies within seven years of marriage by any burns or bodily injury or it was revealed that before her death she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative of the husband in connection to demand dowry, then the death of the woman will be considered a dowry death. Punishment for dowry death is a minimum sentence of imprisonment for seven years or a maximum sentence of imprisonment for life.To hold a person under this section, it is required that death should be caused by burns or bodily injury or by any other circumstances and it must occur within the seven years of marriage. Also, it must be revealed that soon before her marriage she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative and that it was so in connection with the demand for dowry.As per Section 2 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, dowry is any property or valuable security directly or indirectly agreed to be given by one party to a marriage to the other party to the marriage or by the parent of either party to a marriage or by any other person, to either party to the marriage or to any other person, at or before or any time after the marriage in connection with the marriage of the said parties.Section 304B deals with both homicidal and suicidal deaths. These provisions show a marked departure from the ordinary principles of criminal law wherein its entirely upon the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. In cases of dowry death, the prosecution has to discharge the initial burden of ruling out the possibility of a natural death and adducing evidence of link between the death of the woman and cruelty related to dowry demand. Beyond this, the onus shifts onto the accused to prove his innocence.Q.Alok and Avni were in a relationship and were planning to get married; but before they could marry, Aloks father passed away. Therefore, he asked for help from Avnis parents to start his business, for which he requested a sum of rupees 14 lakhs which was given by Avnis father. Later, due to certain differences between him and Avni, he called off the marriage. Avni committed suicide because of this. Decide whether this can be considered to be a dowry death.a)Alok is liable for dowry death as the wife committed suicide after the differences arose.b)Alok is liable for dowry death as he had demanded money.c)Alok shall not be liable for dowry death.d)Alok is not liable as he called off the marriage because he had lost interest in Avni.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? theory, EduRev gives you an ample number of questions to practice The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.Initially, Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code came under much flak as it didnt prescribe death penalty which was provided for in case of murder. There was a proposal to amend this section and provide stricter punishment for dowry deaths. The 202ndreport of Law Commission presented in 2007 did not approve of the proposed amendment as prosecution under Section 304B is no bar to prosecution for murder. Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code states that if a woman dies within seven years of marriage by any burns or bodily injury or it was revealed that before her death she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative of the husband in connection to demand dowry, then the death of the woman will be considered a dowry death. Punishment for dowry death is a minimum sentence of imprisonment for seven years or a maximum sentence of imprisonment for life.To hold a person under this section, it is required that death should be caused by burns or bodily injury or by any other circumstances and it must occur within the seven years of marriage. Also, it must be revealed that soon before her marriage she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative and that it was so in connection with the demand for dowry.As per Section 2 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, dowry is any property or valuable security directly or indirectly agreed to be given by one party to a marriage to the other party to the marriage or by the parent of either party to a marriage or by any other person, to either party to the marriage or to any other person, at or before or any time after the marriage in connection with the marriage of the said parties.Section 304B deals with both homicidal and suicidal deaths. These provisions show a marked departure from the ordinary principles of criminal law wherein its entirely upon the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. In cases of dowry death, the prosecution has to discharge the initial burden of ruling out the possibility of a natural death and adducing evidence of link between the death of the woman and cruelty related to dowry demand. Beyond this, the onus shifts onto the accused to prove his innocence.Q.Alok and Avni were in a relationship and were planning to get married; but before they could marry, Aloks father passed away. Therefore, he asked for help from Avnis parents to start his business, for which he requested a sum of rupees 14 lakhs which was given by Avnis father. Later, due to certain differences between him and Avni, he called off the marriage. Avni committed suicide because of this. Decide whether this can be considered to be a dowry death.a)Alok is liable for dowry death as the wife committed suicide after the differences arose.b)Alok is liable for dowry death as he had demanded money.c)Alok shall not be liable for dowry death.d)Alok is not liable as he called off the marriage because he had lost interest in Avni.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? tests, examples and also practice CLAT tests.
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