Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) All the above.
The term "illegal" in legal terms is broadly applicable to anything that constitutes an offense, is prohibited by law, or provides grounds for a civil action. This definition encompasses criminal acts, unlawful activities, and actionable wrongs in civil law.
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The term "illegal" is used in various contexts within the IPC and other laws to refer to acts or omissions that are not authorized by law and are punishable or provide grounds for legal action.
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· Offenses ( Section 2(n) Cr.P.C.): Acts punishable by law.
· Prohibited by law: Refers to actions forbidden by statutes or regulations.
· Grounds for civil action: Refers to acts that, while not criminal, violate legal rights and can lead to civil liability.