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    Question

    Aman a citizen of India has committed a murder in

    Uganda, he can be tried for the offence of Murder in?
    A Uganda Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B India Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C both Uganda and India Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Uganda and the place/ country to which deceased belongs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    As per the territorial jurisdiction, Aman can be tried in Uganda as the offence is committed in Uganda and as Aman is a citizen of India he can be tried as IPC in India. S. 4 deals with Extra territorial operation of IPC. S. 4. Extension of Code to extra-territorial offences The provisions of this Code apply also to any offence committed by- (1) any citizen of India in any place without and beyond India ;   (2) any person on any ship or aircraft registered in India wherever it may be. Explanation- In this section the word "offence" includes every act committed outside  India  which, if committed in India, would be punishable under this Code. Illustration A, who is a citizen of India, commits a murder in Uganda. He can be tried and convicted of murder in any place in India in which he may be found.

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