Question

A, with the intention of causing Z to be convicted of a criminal conspiracy, writes a letter in imitation of Z’s handwriting, purporting to be addressed to an accomplice in such criminal conspiracy, and puts the letter in a place which he knows that the officers of the police are likely to search – A has committed an offence under:

• A. Section 256 of IPC
• B. Section 192 of IPC
• C. Section 195A of IPC
• D. Section 201 of IPC

Hint:

Section 201 of IPC deals with the concealment of evidence or actions taken to mislead law enforcement.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding Section 201 of IPC.
Section 201 of the Indian Penal Code deals with the act of causing the disappearance of evidence of an offence, or giving false information to screen the offender from legal punishment. In this case, A's act of writing a fake letter to mislead the police falls under this section.
Step 2: Explanation of the options.
- (a) Section 256 of IPC: Deals with contempt of court and is not relevant to this situation.
- (b) Section 192 of IPC: Deals with fabricating false evidence.
- (c) Section 195A of IPC: Deals with threatening someone to give false evidence.
- (d) Section 201 of IPC: This is correct as A's act involves the concealment of evidence to prevent the police from solving the crime.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct answer is (d) Section 201 of IPC.