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    Question

    Do mere words amount to an

    assault?
    A Yes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B No Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C No, but the words which a person uses may give to his gestures or preparation such a meaning as may make those gestures or preparations amount to an assault Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Partial yes if words which a person uses gives to his gestures or preparation meaning amounting to an assault Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Depends on the facts and circumstances of the case and the discretion of the Court Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    IPC Mere words do not amount to an assault. But the words which a person uses may give to his gestures or preparation such a meaning as may make those gestures or preparations amount to an assault.

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