Question 1

A Metropolitan Magistrate, has the power to pass sentence, as provided under section 29 of Cr PC
A)any sentence authorized by law except a sentence of death, or
B)imprisonment for life or of imprisonment for a term exceeding seven years
C)imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years and fine not exceeding rs. 10,000
D)imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year and fine not exceeding rs. 1,000.

Accepted Answer

A Metropolitan Magistrate has the power to pass a sentence of imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years and fine not exceeding Rs. 10,000, as per section 29 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).

Question 2

A Metropolitan Magistrate can award sentence of imprisonment -in default of payment of fine
A)equal to the term of imprisonment which he is competent to inflict as substantive punishment
B)not exceeding half of the term of imprisonment which he is competent to inflict as substantive sentence
C)not exceeding one-third of the term of imprisonment which he is competent to inflict as substantive sentence
D)not exceeding one-fourth of the term of imprisonment which he is competent to inflict as substantive sentence.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

The imprisonment in default of fine
A)shall be in addition to a substantive sentence maximum awardable under section 29 without any specific order
B)shall be in addition to a substantive sentence only when a specific order to that effect is passed.
C)shall not be in addition to the substantive sentence awardable by the magistrate
D)shall be in addition to the substantive sentence awardable but subject (to the upper limit for substantive sentence prescribed under section 29.

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

In cases of consecutive sentence on conviction of several offences at one trial by a Metropolitan Magistrate the aggregate punishment
A)shall not exceed twice the amount of punishment which the magistrate is competent to inflict for a single offence
B)shall not exceed the amount of punishment which the magistrate is competent to inflict for a single offence as prescribed under section 29 of cr pc
C)shall not exceed three times the amount of punishment which the magistrate .is competent to inflict for a single offence
D)shall not exceed 14 years.

Accepted Answer

The correct choice is A because, according to the legal provisions governing the powers of a Metropolitan Magistrate, when it comes to imposing consecutive sentences for several offences at a single trial, the aggregate punishment should not exceed twice the amount of punishment which the magistrate is competent to inflict for a single offence. This is designed to ensure that the total punishment remains within reasonable limits, reflecting the magistrate's jurisdictional authority.

Question 5

Classification of compoundable & non-compoundable offences has been provided under
A)lst schedule
B)ilnd schedule
C)section 320 of cr pc
D)section 321 of cr pc.

Accepted Answer

Section 320 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) classifies offences into compoundable and non-compoundable. Compoundable offences are those that can be compromised or settled between the parties involved, whereas non-compoundable offences cannot be settled and require a judicial decision.

Question 6

Offences other than those mentioned in section 320 of Cr PC are
A)not compoundable'
B)compoundable with the permission of the court
C)compoundable by the court of sessions
D)compoundable by the high court.

Accepted Answer

Offences other than those mentioned in section 320 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) are not compoundable, meaning they cannot be settled between the victim and the accused without the involvement of the court.

Question 7

Arrest means
A)every compulsion or physical restraint
B)total restraint and complete deprivation of liberty
C)both (a) & (b)
D)neither (a) nor (b).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Arrest means
A)every compulsion or physical restraint
B)total restraint...

Question 8

A warrant of arrest is a command
A)must be a written order
B)signed, sealed & issued by a magistrate
C)addressed to a police officer
D)all of the above.

Accepted Answer

A warrant of arrest typically must be a written order that is signed, sealed, and issued by a magistrate or a judge, and it is usually addressed to a police officer or another authorized person, commanding them to arrest the individual named in the warrant.

Question 9

A person can be arrested without warrant
A)for securing attendance of accused at trial
B)as a preventive or precautionary measure
C)for obtaining correct name & address
D)all the above.

Accepted Answer

A person can be arrested without a warrant for all the reasons mentioned: to ensure their attendance at trial, as a preventive measure, or to obtain their correct name and address. These are all circumstances under which law enforcement authorities might need to arrest someone without obtaining a warrant first.

Question 10

Which of the following is correct
A)magistrate cannot arrest a person
B)a private person cannot arrest a person
C)a police officer can arrest a person
D)both (a) & (b).

Accepted Answer

A magistrate does not typically execute arrests directly but has the authority to issue arrest warrants. Private persons can arrest someone under certain circumstances, such as in the case of a felony being committed in their presence. Police officers have the authority to arrest individuals based on probable cause or with a warrant, making option C correct.

Question 11

It is mandatory for a police officer to inform the person arrested, the grounds of arrest and right of bail if the offence is not non-bailable, under
A)section 49 of cr pc
B)section 50 of cr pc
C)section 51 of cr pc
D)section 54 of cr pc.

Accepted Answer

Section 50 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) mandates that a police officer must inform the person arrested of the grounds for arrest and of their right to bail if the offence is bailable.

Question 12

A police officer arresting a person may carry out the personal search after compliance of
A)under section 50 of cr pc
B)under section 51 of cr pc
C)under section 54 of cr pc
D)under section 56 of cr pc.

Accepted Answer

Section 51 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) allows a police officer to search a person who is arrested.

Question 13

It is mandatory to produce the person arrested before the Magistrate, within 24 hours of his arrest, under
A)section 56 of cr pc
B)section 57 of cr pc
C)section 58 of cr pc
D)section 59 of cr pc.

Accepted Answer

Section 57 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) mandates that a person arrested without a warrant must be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours of the arrest, excluding the time necessary for the journey from the place of arrest to the magistrate's court. This provision ensures the arrested person's rights are protected and that the arrest is justified.

Question 14

A proclamation under section 82 of Cr PC can be issued against a person against whom a warrant has been issued. Thus a proclamation can be issued against (a) accused offender (b) a surety(c) a witness(d) all the above. 45. A proclamation requiring a person to appear must be published giving
A)not less than 30 days time to the person concerned
B)not less than 10 days time to the person concerned
C)not less than 20 days time to the person concerned
D)not less than 15 days time to the person concerned.

Accepted Answer

A proclamation can be issued against all of the above (accused offender, surety, and witness) as per Section 82 of CrPC.

Question 15

Attachment of the property of the person absconding
A)can only be issued after publication of the proclamation under section 82 of cr pc
B)can be issued before publication of - the proclamation under section 82 of cr pc
C)can be issued simultaneously with the issue of proclamation under section'82 of cr pc
D)all the above.

Accepted Answer

Attachment of the property of a person absconding can be issued simultaneously with the issue of proclamation under section 82 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC).

Question 16

Period of limitation for filing a suit to establish the right over the property attached, by a person other than the person proclaimed, who has filed claims & objection to attachment, is
A)three months from the date of disallowing the claim
B)six months from the date of disallowing the claim
C)one year from the date of disallowing the claim
D)three years from the date of disallowing the claim.

Accepted Answer

The period of limitation for filing a suit to establish the right over the property attached, by a person other than the person proclaimed, who has filed claims and objection to attachment, is one year from the date of disallowing the claim. This is in accordance with the Limitation Act, which specifies different periods of limitation for different types of legal actions.

Question 17

If the person proclaimed appears within the period specified in the proclamation, the property attached
A)shall not be released from attachment
B)shall be released from attachment
C)shall be forfeited
D)both (a) & (c).

Accepted Answer

When the person proclaimed appears within the specified period, the property attached is typically released from attachment as the appearance satisfies the legal requirement that prompted the attachment.

Question 18

Section 2 in Cr.P.C. defining "victim" as a person who has suffered any loss or injury caused by reason of the act or omission for which the accused person has been charged includes
A)victim's guardian
B)victim's guardian or legal heir
C)victim's neighbor
D)victim's close friend.

Accepted Answer

Section 2 in the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.) defines "victim" as a person who has suffered loss or injury due to an act or omission for which the accused has been charged, and this definition includes the victim's guardian or legal heir, recognizing their legal standing in relation to the victim's interests.

Question 19

According to section 41A(1) of Cr.P.C. the Police Officer shall issue a notice directing the alleged accused though he has committed a cognizable offence, to appear before him or at such other place as specified in notice in all the cases where the arrest of a person is not required under the
A)provisions of sub-section (1)(a) of section 41
B)provisions of sub-section (1)(b) of section 41 (c) provisions of sub-section (1)
C)of section 41
D)provisions of sub-section (1) of section 41

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to section 41A(1) of Cr.P.C. the...

Question 20

A case which includes cognizable offences and non-cognizable offences is
A)a cognizable ease but requires sanction of the magistrate for investigation into the noncognizable part under section 155(2) of cr pc
B)a cognizable case and as such the investigation of the case does not require any sanction of the magistrate under section 155(2) of cr 'pc
C)a non-cognizable case and as such the investigation of the case requires sanction of the magistrate under section 155(2) of cr pc
D)a non-cognizable case but does not require sanction of the magistrate under section 155(2) of cr pc

Accepted Answer

A case that includes both cognizable and non-cognizable offences is treated as a cognizable case, and the investigation can proceed without the need for sanction from a magistrate under section 155(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). This is because cognizable offences are more serious, allowing the police to investigate without any magistrate's prior approval.

Quiz 2: Key Concepts in Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C): Arrest, Sentencing, and Proclamation

A Metropolitan Magistrate, has the power to pass sentence, as provided under section 29 of Cr PC

A Metropolitan Magistrate can award sentence of imprisonment -in default of payment of fine

The imprisonment in default of fine

In cases of consecutive sentence on conviction of several offences at one trial by a Metropolitan Magistrate the aggregate punishment

Classification of compoundable & non-compoundable offences has been provided under

Offences other than those mentioned in section 320 of Cr PC are

Arrest means

A warrant of arrest is a command

A person can be arrested without warrant

Which of the following is correct

It is mandatory for a police officer to inform the person arrested, the grounds of arrest and right of bail if the offence is not non-bailable, under

A police officer arresting a person may carry out the personal search after compliance of

It is mandatory to produce the person arrested before the Magistrate, within 24 hours of his arrest, under

A proclamation under section 82 of Cr PC can be issued against a person against whom a warrant has been issued. Thus a proclamation can be issued against (a) accused offender (b) a surety(c) a witness(d) all the above. 45. A proclamation requiring a person to appear must be published giving

Attachment of the property of the person absconding

Period of limitation for filing a suit to establish the right over the property attached, by a person other than the person proclaimed, who has filed claims & objection to attachment, is

If the person proclaimed appears within the period specified in the proclamation, the property attached

Section 2 in Cr.P.C. defining "victim" as a person who has suffered any loss or injury caused by reason of the act or omission for which the accused person has been charged includes

According to section 41A(1) of Cr.P.C. the Police Officer shall issue a notice directing the alleged accused though he has committed a cognizable offence, to appear before him or at such other place as specified in notice in all the cases where the arrest of a person is not required under the

A case which includes cognizable offences and non-cognizable offences is