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प्रश्न
Principle: Inducing any animal to move or to change its motion and thereby intentionally causing fear of injury or annoyance to others by such act, is an offence of use of criminal force.
Facts: X incites his dog to chase and run after his neighbour Y, to teach Y to stay away from him. The act is done without neighbour‘ consent and against his will
विकल्प
X has committed no offence
X has committed no offence because no harm is caused to Y
X has committed no offence because he intended only to put fear in the mind of Y
X has committed an offence of use of criminal force
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उत्तर
X has committed an offense of use of criminal force
Explanation:
X has committed an offence of use of criminal force. The principle defines criminal force as “Inducing any animal to move or to change its motion and thereby intentionally causing fear of injury or annoyance to others.” X inciting his dog to chase Y is an instance of criminal use of force. X intentionally causes a fear of injury or annoyance, which makes it an offence.
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