Under which of the following situations would Indian courts have jurisdiction 1 Crime committed...........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 Introduction and Definition

Under which of the following situations would Indian courts have jurisdiction?

1. Crime committed by an Indian in a foreign country

2. Crime committed by a foreign in India

3. Crime committed by a person on an Indian ship.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below: Codes:

1 and 2

1 and 3

2 alone

1, 2 and 3.

- Indian law allows its courts to have jurisdiction in several cross-border situations.

- 1. Crime committed by an Indian in a foreign country:

Indian nationals can be tried by Indian courts for offenses committed outside India, under the principle of nationality.

- 2. Crime committed by a foreigner in India:

Any crime taking place within Indian territory falls under the jurisdiction of Indian courts, regardless of the nationality of the offender.

- 3. Crime committed by a person on an Indian ship:

Ships registered in India are considered Indian territory. Crimes on such ships are under Indian jurisdiction.

- Hence, all three situations fall under the jurisdiction of Indian courts.

Answer: Option 4 - 1, 2, and 3.

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