Correct option is B
The act of 'A' raising a stick and threatening 'B' with a beating constitutes assault under Section 351 of the IPC. Assault is defined as making any gesture or preparation intending or knowing it to be likely that such gesture or preparation will cause a person to apprehend that criminal force is about to be used on them.
Information Booster Assault involves an action or gesture that causes another person to fear that they are about to be subjected to violence. It does not require physical contact; the mere threat or an attempt is sufficient to constitute an assault.
Additional Knowledge
· Criminal Intimidation ( Section 503 IPC): Involves threatening another person with injury to them, their reputation, or property, intending to cause alarm.
· No offense: Incorrect because raising a stick with the intent to instill fear is legally recognized as assault.
· Attempt to commit hurt ( Section 511 IPC): Involves attempts to commit an offense that does not succeed. However, in this case, the act qualifies as assault, not an attempt to commit hurt.
