Compelled, the word, 'compelled' ordinarily means 'by force'. This may take place positively and negatively. When one forces one to act in a manner desired by him it is compelling him to do that thing. Same may take place when one is prevented from doing a particular thing unless he agrees to do as desired. In either case it is compulsion, Kartar Singh v. State of Punjab, (1994) 3 SCC 569 (763): 1994 SCC (Cri) 899.
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