Question

Under IPC, 1860 which of the following are included in words referring to ‘act'? A. A single act, B. A series of acts, C. Illegal omission, D. Legal omission. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A and B only
• B. A, B and C only
• C. A, B and D only
• D. A and C only

Hint:

In IPC, the word act includes a single act, series of acts and illegal omissions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: The Indian Penal Code gives an extended meaning to the word “act”. It includes both acts and illegal omissions.

Step 1: Understand single act.
A single act is naturally included in the meaning of act. \[ A = \text{Included} \]

Step 2: Understand series of acts.
The word act also includes a series of acts. \[ B = \text{Included} \]

Step 3: Understand illegal omission.
IPC provides that words referring to acts done also extend to illegal omissions. \[ C = \text{Included} \]

Step 4: Reject legal omission.
A legal omission is not punishable. Only illegal omission, where there is a legal duty to act, is relevant. \[ D = \text{Not included} \] Therefore, the correct answer is: \[ A,\ B,\ C \text{ only} \]