Question

‘A’ intentionally pulls up a woman’s veil, without her consent. A becomes liable for

• A. Criminal intimidation
• B. Extortion
• C. Criminal assault
• D. Criminal force

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

In the scenario presented, ‘A’ intentionally pulls up a woman’s veil without her consent. To determine the legal liability, we need to understand the concepts of criminal intimidation, extortion, criminal assault, and criminal force within the context of law, particularly under the Indian Penal Code.

Criminal Intimidation: Criminal intimidation involves threatening someone to cause alarm or compel them to do or omit to do something illegal. Since pulling a veil does not involve threat or intent to compel the woman into any action or inaction, this does not apply.

Extortion: Extortion is defined as intentionally putting someone in fear of injury to themselves or someone else to dishonestly induce the person to deliver property or valuable items. This situation does not involve dishonest inducement or an intent to make the woman part with any property.

Criminal Assault: Assault involves making any gesture or preparation to use criminal force, indicating an intention or ability to apply force, causing apprehension in another person. While there might be anticipation of force, the act is significant in evidencing actual physical contact, which is more closely related to 'criminal force.'

Criminal Force: According to the law, using force intentionally to cause, or knowing that it is likely to cause, an injury, fear, or annoyance to someone without their consent constitutes criminal force. Here, pulling up the woman's veil is a clear, intentional use of force that is likely to cause her annoyance or embarrassment. The necessary physical contact is made without consent, fulfilling the criteria for criminal force.

Therefore, based on the analysis, ‘A’ becomes liable for Criminal Force.