Force (Section 349): A is said to use force to B, if A causes motion or change of motion to B, or if A causes with any substance such a motion or change of motion so as to make that substance has come in contact with the body of B or anything he is carrying so as to affect his sense of feeling. provided that the person causing the motion, or change of motion or cessation of motion, causes that motion , change of motion or cessation of motion in one of the three ways described, they are: 1) By A, with his own bodily power. 2) By setting the substance in motion without further acting on it. 3) By inducing any animal to move. Criminal force (Section 350) Using criminal force is an offence punishable under I.P.C.Any person who intentionally uses 'force' on another without his consent with a view to commit an offence or knowingly uses force to cause injury, fear or annoyance to him, is guilty of using criminal force. The term “battery” of English law is also included in Criminal for...
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