Correct option is D
Section 154 of the IPC extends the principle of "respondeat superior," meaning that a superior or master can be held liable for the actions of a subordinate if they fail to prevent the commission of an offence. This principle applies in cases where individuals under a person's authority commit a crime.
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principle of respondeat superior allows for vicarious liability, which holds a superior responsible for the acts of their subordinates in certain situations, particularly if the superior has failed in their duty to prevent the offence.
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Section 120A: Defines criminal conspiracy.
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Section 121: Deals with waging war against the government.
