Correct option is C
1. Harbour - Section 51-A, I.P.C.
This is
incorrect. The concept of
harbouring is covered under
Sections 52A and 157 of the IPC, but not specifically Section 51-A. Section 157 deals with harboring persons hired for an unlawful assembly or riot. Section 51-A does not exist in the Indian Penal Code.
2. Wrongful Loss - Section 23, I.P.C.
This is
correct.
Section 23 of the IPC defines "wrongful loss" as the loss caused to any person when the person is wrongfully deprived of property or of any legal right.
3. Gang rape on woman under twelve years of age - Section 376-DB, I.P.C.
This is
correct.
Section 376-DB of the IPC provides for the punishment of gang rape on a woman under twelve years of age. The punishment can be life imprisonment or even the death penalty, considering the severity of the crime.
4. Gang rape - Section 376-D, I.P.C.
This is
correct.
Section 376-D of the IPC deals with
gang rape and provides for stringent punishment for this offense, including imprisonment of not less than 20 years, which may extend to life imprisonment.
Additional Knowledge
Section 23 - Wrongful Loss
Wrongful loss refers to the deprivation of property or rights to a person through unlawful means. This section defines it as the opposite of
wrongful gain (Section 22), where a person unlawfully benefits from another's property.
Sections 376-DB and 376-D - Gang Rape
Section 376-DB and
Section 376-D were introduced to ensure stronger punishments for the heinous crime of gang rape, especially against minors (in the case of 376-DB). These amendments reflect the increasing focus on protecting women and children from sexual offenses.
