Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Under Indian Penal Code both illegal acts as well as illegal omissions are punishable. Reason (R): In IPC, words which refer to acts done, extend also to illegal omissions. Choose the most appropriate answer.

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

Under IPC, liability may arise from doing a prohibited act or from failing to do a legally required act.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: The Indian Penal Code recognizes liability not only for illegal acts but also for illegal omissions where law imposes a duty to act.

Step 1: Check Assertion (A).
Illegal acts and illegal omissions may both be punishable under IPC. \[ A = \text{Correct} \]

Step 2: Check Reason (R).
IPC provides that words referring to acts done also extend to illegal omissions. \[ R = \text{Correct} \]

Step 3: Check explanation.
Reason directly explains why illegal omissions can also be punishable. Therefore, both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation.