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    Question

    Which of the following activities would constitute

    "organized crime" according to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?
    A A single instance of theft by an individual Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A group of individuals acting in concert to kidnap someone for ransom by means of intimidation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A person robbing a store without any affiliation to an organized group Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A financial fraud conducted once by a solo offender without any organized support Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E A case of cyberbullying without any financial or material benefit involved Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: Section 111 Organized crime: (1) Any continuing unlawful activity including kidnapping, robbery, vehicle theft, extortion, land grabbing, contract killing, economic offence, cyber-crimes, trafficking of persons, drugs, weapons or illicit goods or services, human trafficking for prostitution or ransom, by any person or a group of persons acting in concert, singly or jointly, either as a member of an organized crime syndicate or on behalf of such syndicate, by use of violence, threat of violence, intimidation, coercion, or by any other unlawful means to obtain direct or indirect material benefit including a financial benefit, shall constitute organized crime.

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