Code of Criminal Procedure 1898 | Law GAT MCQs Mega Test

1. Question 1 of 250

   Section 109 deals with security for good behaviour required from persons:

   A Who are Government servants only B Taking precautions to conceal their presence and having no ostensible means of livelihood C Who are complainants in a case D Who have been acquitted after a full trial
2. Question 2 of 250

   A 'warrant-case' means a case relating to an offence punishable with death, imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for a term exceeding:

   A One year B Two years C Six months D Five years
3. Question 3 of 250

   Chapter V provisions collectively regulate the manner of arrest, the limits on restraint, and the procedure for producing an arrested person before a competent:

   A Complainant only B Village council only C Public Prosecutor only D Magistrate
4. Question 4 of 250

   Section 56 provides that a private person who arrests another without a warrant must, without unnecessary delay, make over the arrested person to a:

   A Public Prosecutor directly B Police officer, or in his absence take him to the nearest police station C Sessions Judge directly D High Court directly
5. Question 5 of 250

   Under Chapter VIII, security may be required with or without:

   A Any inquiry at all B A written order C Any bond whatsoever D Sureties
6. Question 6 of 250

   Chapter XVI falls within the part of the Cr.P.C. dealing broadly with:

   A Proceedings for grant of bail before the Sessions Court B Proceedings for recording dying declarations C Proceedings in prosecutions before Magistrates D Proceedings in appeal before the High Court
7. Question 7 of 250

   Section 404 provides that no appeal shall lie from any judgment or order of a criminal court except:

   A In every case, without any statutory basis required B Only where the High Court grants special leave in every single case C Only where the accused was sentenced to death D As provided by the Cr.P.C. or any other law for the time being in force
8. Question 8 of 250

   The report submitted under Section 173 forms the basis on which the Magistrate may:

   A Take cognizance of the offence and proceed further under the Code B Automatically dismiss the case with no further action possible C Grant an automatic pardon D Automatically enhance any prior sentence
9. Question 9 of 250

   An appeal from a conviction by a Court of Session generally lies to the:

   A High Court B Public Prosecutor C Magistrate of the First Class D Investigating police officer
10. Question 10 of 250

    Where the person in possession of a document or thing is not known, the Court may, instead of a summons, proceed directly to issue a:

    A Search-warrant B Bail order C Proclamation of offender D Discharge order
11. Question 11 of 250

    Under Chapter VII, the search of a place occupied by a female, where practicable, is generally required to be conducted by:

    A Another female, with strict regard to decency B Any male officer without restriction C The complainant personally D A private citizen unconnected with the police
12. Question 12 of 250

    Under Section 4, a 'complaint' means an allegation made to a Magistrate with a view to his taking action, but does not include:

    A A police report B A statement made under oath C A written statement D An oral statement
13. Question 13 of 250

    Section 498 confers on the High Court and the Court of Session a:

    A Power only to dismiss bail applications with no power to grant B Special/wider power to direct that any person be admitted to bail C Power limited strictly to bailable offences only, identical to Magistrates' powers D No power over bail matters whatsoever
14. Question 14 of 250

    Chapter VII provisions collectively help courts and investigators to gather:

    A Only confessions B Only expert opinions C Documentary and physical evidence necessary for criminal proceedings D Only oral testimony
15. Question 15 of 250

    Section 108 deals with security for good behaviour required from persons:

    A Merely suspected of theft B Granted anticipatory bail C Disseminating seditious matter D Convicted of a bailable offence
16. Question 16 of 250

    Section 157 requires the officer in charge of a police station, upon receiving information of a cognizable offence, to:

    A Proceed to the spot to investigate the facts and circumstances, and if necessary, take measures for the discovery and arrest of the offender B Wait for the trial court's directions before doing anything C Take no action unless a Magistrate personally directs every step D Refer the matter to a civil court
17. Question 17 of 250

    Section 55 requires that when a police officer deputes a subordinate to arrest a person without a warrant, the subordinate must be given:

    A No order at all, acting purely on verbal instruction B A written order specifying the person to be arrested and the offence C A warrant issued by a Magistrate D Permission from the accused's family
18. Question 18 of 250

    Section 173 requires a police officer, on completion of investigation, to submit to the Magistrate a report commonly known as the:

    A Challan or final report B Bail bond C Dying declaration D Memorandum of appeal
19. Question 19 of 250

    The 'zero FIR' practice, recognized in some jurisdictions, refers to registering an FIR:

    A Only after the trial has concluded B Irrespective of the police station's territorial jurisdiction, for later transfer to the appropriate station C Only for offences punishable with a fine D Only for offences committed by police officers
20. Question 20 of 250

    Bail in a bailable offence under Section 496 is generally regarded as:

    A Available only to first-time offenders B A right of the accused, not a matter of judicial discretion C Entirely discretionary, exactly like bail in non-bailable offences D Available only after the trial concludes
21. Question 21 of 250

    A conditional order under Section 133 may be passed by a Magistrate acting upon:

    A A police report or other information, or upon his own view of the situation B A private civil plaint exclusively C A Presidential reference exclusively D An appellate court's direction exclusively
22. Question 22 of 250

    The power to search for and produce a wrongfully confined person under Chapter VII may be exercised by a Magistrate upon:

    A Only during an ongoing appeal B Information laid before him that such confinement exists C Only after a formal trial and conviction D Only upon the confined person's own written application
23. Question 23 of 250

    Pending the disposal of an appeal, the appellate court, or the court that convicted the accused, generally has the power to:

    A Only grant bail after the appeal is finally decided B Only refuse bail in every circumstance without discretion C Suspend the sentence and release the appellant on bail D Only grant bail with the complainant's personal consent
24. Question 24 of 250

    Section 107 empowers a Magistrate to require security for keeping the peace from a person likely to:

    A Lodge an FIR B File a civil suit C Apply for bail D Commit a breach of the peace or disturb public tranquility
25. Question 25 of 250

    Section 1 of the Cr.P.C. deals with the:

    A Powers of arrest B Constitution of criminal courts C Title and extent of the Code D Definitions
26. Question 26 of 250

    Where the existence of a public right is denied under Chapter X, the Magistrate is generally required to:

    A Convict the person summarily B Refer the matter exclusively to a civil court with no further magisterial role C Immediately dismiss the case without inquiry D Inquire into the matter before proceeding further
27. Question 27 of 250

    Under Section 46, an arrest is made by:

    A Actually touching or confining the body of the person, unless there is submission to custody by word or action B Filing an FIR only C Issuing a summons only D Merely announcing the arrest verbally with no physical act required in any case
28. Question 28 of 250

    The grant of bail proceeds on the general presumption that an accused person is:

    A Presumed guilty until he proves his innocence B Presumed innocent until proven guilty C Automatically guilty if a non-bailable offence is alleged D Irrelevant to any presumption at all under the Code
29. Question 29 of 250

    Section 146 permits a Magistrate, in cases of emergency, to attach the subject of dispute pending:

    A The inquiry and decision under Section 145 B An appeal to the Supreme Court C A full civil suit for title with no urgency D A constitutional petition
30. Question 30 of 250

    Section 417 (as historically framed) deals with an appeal against an order of:

    A Acquittal B Dismissal of a bail application only C Conviction only D Grant of security under Chapter VIII only
31. Question 31 of 250

    A memorandum of appeal presented under Chapter XXXI is generally required to be accompanied by a copy of the:

    A Judgment or order appealed against B Bail bond only C Original FIR only, with no judgment attached D Security bond under Chapter VIII only
32. Question 32 of 250

    Section 500 deals with the:

    A Framing of a charge B Recording of a confession C Discharge of a person from custody upon giving bail bond D Grant of anticipatory bail exclusively
33. Question 33 of 250

    Chapter X proceedings are generally regarded as falling under the:

    A Constitutional jurisdiction of the High Court exclusively B Purely civil jurisdiction of a civil court C Preventive jurisdiction of the Magistracy D Purely punitive/penal jurisdiction requiring a full trial for conviction of a substantive offence
34. Question 34 of 250

    The examination of a complainant under Section 200 is generally conducted:

    A Only in the accused's absence and without record B Only by the police C Upon oath D Without any oath whatsoever
35. Question 35 of 250

    An order under Section 144 may be directed against:

    A Only convicted persons B A particular individual or the public generally, as the circumstances require C Only Government officials D Only foreign nationals
36. Question 36 of 250

    An order under Chapter X directing removal of a nuisance, once made absolute, is generally enforceable in a manner similar to:

    A A constitutional amendment B An arbitration award only C A civil decree for specific performance only D Other final orders of a Magistrate under the Code
37. Question 37 of 250

    A person against whom security proceedings are initiated under Chapter VIII must be given an opportunity to:

    A Show cause why the order should not be made B Immediately be imprisoned pending the entire inquiry without possibility of bond C Be convicted without any hearing D Be denied any hearing whatsoever
38. Question 38 of 250

    Under the proviso to Section 160, certain categories of persons, such as women and males under a specified age or persons of unsound mind/infirmity, are generally:

    A Automatically presumed guilty B Not required to attend at any place other than their own residence C Compelled to attend the police station regardless of circumstances D Exempted from giving any statement whatsoever, even at their residence
39. Question 39 of 250

    Which of the following best describes 'trial' as distinguished from 'inquiry' under the Cr.P.C.?

    A Trial refers to the proceeding that ends in conviction or acquittal, while inquiry refers to proceedings short of a trial B Inquiry is conducted only by police, never a court C Trial is conducted only in civil matters D Trial and inquiry mean exactly the same thing
40. Question 40 of 250

    The overall object of Chapter XXXI is to provide a structured mechanism for:

    A Correction of errors of fact or law by a superior criminal court B The grant of anticipatory bail exclusively C The initial recording of the FIR D The initial framing of charges by the trial court
41. Question 41 of 250

    Under Section 145, the Magistrate's inquiry is primarily directed towards determining:

    A The amount of compensation payable B Which party was in actual possession of the subject-matter of dispute, not who holds legal title C The criminal liability of the parties D The ultimate question of legal ownership/title
42. Question 42 of 250

    The primary object of an inquiry conducted under Section 202 is to:

    A Ascertain whether there is prima facie truth in the complaint, to guard against frivolous or vexatious complaints B Conduct a full trial and pronounce a final conviction or acquittal C Determine the sentence to be imposed D Determine the amount of bail to be granted
43. Question 43 of 250

    Under Section 154, information given orally to an officer in charge of a police station regarding a cognizable offence must be:

    A Ignored unless given in writing by the informant himself B Recorded only after the trial concludes C Reduced to writing, read over to the informant, and signed by him D Recorded only by a Magistrate
44. Question 44 of 250

    Section 47 empowers a person making an arrest to:

    A Detain the property owner indefinitely B Arrest any person found at that place regardless of the warrant C Search the entire town without limitation D Break open a door or window to effect entry into a place, after proper notice and demand for admission if refused
45. Question 45 of 250

    Chapter XVI of the Cr.P.C. deals with:

    A Security for keeping the peace B Appeals C Complaints to Magistrates D Public nuisance
46. Question 46 of 250

    Section 200 requires a Magistrate taking cognizance of an offence on complaint to:

    A Refer the matter automatically to the police for a full investigation in every case B Immediately convict the accused without any hearing C Dismiss the complaint without any examination D Examine the complainant and the witnesses present, upon oath, and reduce the substance of the examination into writing
47. Question 47 of 250

    A list of all items seized during a search under Chapter VII is generally prepared and signed by the witnesses, commonly referred to as a:

    A Charge-sheet B Bail bond C Dying declaration D Recovery memo/list of seizure
48. Question 48 of 250

    Section 161 empowers a police officer to orally examine any person supposed to be acquainted with the facts and circumstances of the case, and such statements are:

    A Not ordinarily required to be signed by the person making them B Automatically inadmissible for any purpose whatsoever C Automatically treated as a dying declaration D Always required to be signed and sworn as an affidavit
49. Question 49 of 250

    A 'police report' as defined under the Cr.P.C. refers to a report made by a police officer to a Magistrate under:

    A Section 154 B Section 200 C Section 173 D Section 161
50. Question 50 of 250

    A Magistrate exercising powers under Section 144 must generally record, in the order itself, the:

    A Amount of court fee payable B Name of the appellate court C Material facts of the case justifying the order D Final sentence to be imposed on conviction
51. Question 51 of 250

    Public nuisance proceedings under Chapter X are generally intended to protect:

    A Only the private interests of a single individual B Only the interests of the police C The health, safety, comfort or convenience of the public at large D Only the interests of the Government treasury
52. Question 52 of 250

    Non-appearance of an accused person after the issue of process under Chapter XVII may lead to further coercive process such as a:

    A Automatic dismissal of the case with prejudice B Automatic compounding of the offence C Warrant of arrest, or ultimately proclamation and attachment provisions D Automatic acquittal with no further inquiry
53. Question 53 of 250

    Section 200 recognizes certain exceptions where examination of the complainant may be dispensed with, such as where the complaint is made by a:

    A Convicted prisoner B Private individual with no connection to any office C Public servant acting in the discharge of his official duties, or by a Court D Foreign national
54. Question 54 of 250

    Once a case is committed to the Court of Session under Section 209, the committing Magistrate generally:

    A Continues to try the case himself on merits B Automatically acquits the accused C Ceases to have further jurisdiction over the merits of the case, subject to limited exceptions such as bail D Automatically convicts the accused
55. Question 55 of 250

    A case not exclusively triable by the Court of Session is, after process is issued under Chapter XVII, generally tried by the:

    A Supreme Court exclusively B Magistrate himself C Sessions Judge compulsorily in every instance D High Court exclusively
56. Question 56 of 250

    Dismissal of a complaint under Section 203 does not necessarily prevent the complainant from:

    A Seeking anticipatory bail for the accused B Filing an appeal against a conviction that never occurred C Filing a fresh complaint on the same facts in appropriate circumstances D Ever approaching any court again on the same facts under any circumstances
57. Question 57 of 250

    Among the grounds listed under Section 54 for arrest without warrant is that the person concerned:

    A Has been concerned in a cognizable offence or against whom a reasonable complaint/credible information/reasonable suspicion exists B Has filed a complaint before a Magistrate C Has been granted bail earlier D Has merely been named as a witness in a civil suit
58. Question 58 of 250

    Where information of a cognizable offence is received by telephone or through an anonymous source, the police officer is generally expected to:

    A Automatically dismiss the matter as non-cognizable B Verify and, where warranted, proceed to record it formally and investigate C Automatically arrest the caller D Ignore it entirely as a matter of law
59. Question 59 of 250

    A search-warrant issued under Chapter VII must ordinarily specify, among other things, the:

    A Amount of bail to be granted B Place to be searched and the thing to be searched for, as far as possible C Name of the appellate court D Sentence to be imposed upon conviction
60. Question 60 of 250

    A key distinction between a summons to produce (Section 94) and a search-warrant is that a search-warrant additionally authorizes:

    A Only civil attachment of property B Only the arrest of the person summoned C Only the compelling of a person's personal appearance D The searching of a specified place to seize the document or thing
61. Question 61 of 250

    Section 4 of the Cr.P.C. is the section dealing primarily with:

    A Definitions of key terms used in the Code B Bail provisions C Appeals D Powers of arrest
62. Question 62 of 250

    Section 53 permits the examination of an arrested accused by a:

    A Public Prosecutor only B Village elder C Registered medical practitioner, at the request of the investigating officer, where reasonable grounds exist D Sessions Judge personally
63. Question 63 of 250

    The power under Section 54 to arrest without a warrant applies principally to offences that are:

    A Exclusively summons-cases B Exclusively bailable C Cognizable in nature D Exclusively non-cognizable
64. Question 64 of 250

    Section 499 requires that the amount of every bond executed under Chapter XXXIX be fixed with due regard to the circumstances of the case, and must not be:

    A Below a fixed statutory minimum in every single case B Deposited only with the complainant personally C Paid in foreign currency exclusively D Excessive
65. Question 65 of 250

    Section 144 orders are typically passed:

    A Only after a full adversarial trial B Only after a jury verdict C Ex-parte, given the urgency of the situation D Only after obtaining Presidential approval in every case
66. Question 66 of 250

    Chapter XVII, in the overall scheme of the Cr.P.C., sits after the stage of taking cognizance and:

    A Marks the conclusion of the appeal process B Marks the final disposal of a bail application C Marks the registration of the FIR D Marks the formal commencement of proceedings against the accused before the court
67. Question 67 of 250

    Search of a place under Section 47, when women are residing there and observe purdah, generally requires giving them:

    A Permission from the local council only B No accommodation whatsoever C Immediate forcible entry without notice D Reasonable time and facility to withdraw before the search is effected
68. Question 68 of 250

    Chapter XVII of the Cr.P.C. deals with the:

    A Grant of anticipatory bail B Commencement of proceedings before Magistrates/Courts C Recording of dying declarations D Powers of the appellate court
69. Question 69 of 250

    Commitment proceedings under Chapter XVII serve as the preliminary stage before a case proceeds to a full trial before the:

    A Magistrate exclusively, with no higher court involved B Federal Shariat Court exclusively C High Court in its appellate jurisdiction D Court of Session
70. Question 70 of 250

    Section 210 is generally concerned with matters relating to the:

    A Public nuisance orders under Chapter X B Record of proceedings in cases sent to the Court of Session C Framing of security bonds under Chapter VIII D Grant of anticipatory bail
71. Question 71 of 250

    The maximum period for which a person may generally be required to give security for good behaviour under Chapter VIII is commonly cited as up to:

    A One month B Six months C Three years D Ten years
72. Question 72 of 250

    An appellate court's power to order a retrial under Chapter XXXI is generally exercised where:

    A The accused was acquitted and the prosecution has no further evidence to offer B The complainant requests it for no legal reason C There has been a material irregularity or defect vitiating the original trial D The appellate court simply disagrees with counsel's oratory style
73. Question 73 of 250

    A 'sub-division' under the Cr.P.C. means a sub-division of a:

    A Province B District C Union Council D Tehsil Court
74. Question 74 of 250

    Security proceedings under Chapter VIII do not result in a formal criminal conviction but instead in an order:

    A Sentencing the person to imprisonment for the underlying offence B Requiring a bond for future conduct C Acquitting the person of a prior conviction D Granting bail in a pending trial
75. Question 75 of 250

    Under Section 145, the Magistrate requires the parties concerned to attend and put in written statements as to the fact of:

    A Their family lineage B Their tax records C Actual possession of the disputed land or water D Their voting history
76. Question 76 of 250

    Where a Magistrate, after examination of the complainant under Section 200 and any inquiry under Section 202, finds sufficient ground to proceed, he generally moves to:

    A Dismiss the complaint under Section 203 B Automatically acquit the accused C Automatically refer the matter to a civil court D Issue process under Section 204
77. Question 77 of 250

    Section 156 empowers an officer in charge of a police station to investigate a cognizable case:

    A Only with the express order of a Magistrate in every instance B Only after obtaining bail for the accused C Without the order of a Magistrate D Only after the FIR has been dismissed
78. Question 78 of 250

    Section 165 empowers a police officer, in the course of investigation, to conduct a search:

    A Without a warrant, in urgent circumstances, and after recording reasons B Only after the trial has commenced C Never, under any circumstances, without a Magistrate's prior search-warrant D Only after obtaining the accused's written consent
79. Question 79 of 250

    Chapter VII of the Cr.P.C. deals with processes to compel the production of documents and other moveable property, and:

    A The hearing of appeals B The framing of charges C The discovery of persons wrongfully confined D The grant of bail
80. Question 80 of 250

    Section 204 provides that if, in the opinion of the Magistrate taking cognizance, there is sufficient ground for proceeding, he shall issue:

    A A summons or a warrant, as the case may require, to secure the attendance of the accused B An order granting anticipatory bail C An automatic order of conviction D An automatic order of acquittal
81. Question 81 of 250

    Sureties furnished for a bail bond are generally required to be persons of:

    A Relation to the complainant only B No means whatsoever C Relation to the investigating officer only D Sufficient means and standing satisfactory to the court
82. Question 82 of 250

    Under Section 200, the writing containing the substance of the complainant's examination must generally be signed by the:

    A Complainant and the Magistrate B Investigating police officer only C Public Prosecutor only D Accused only
83. Question 83 of 250

    Under Section 497, bail may also be granted where further inquiry into the guilt of the accused is required, even in an offence punishable with:

    A Only a fine, since such cases never require further inquiry B No punishment at all C Only imprisonment up to six months D Death or imprisonment for life, in appropriate circumstances
84. Question 84 of 250

    The overall scheme of Chapter XVI ensures that before an accused is summoned on a private complaint, the Magistrate applies:

    A Only the complainant's opinion, with no independent role for the Magistrate B No scrutiny whatsoever C Independent judicial scrutiny to the material placed before him D Only the police's opinion, with no independent role for the Magistrate
85. Question 85 of 250

    Ordinarily, no appeal lies from an interlocutory order passed in the course of a criminal proceeding, since such orders do not finally dispose of the:

    A Bail bond amount only B Rights of the parties in respect of the main matter in controversy C Court fee payable D Original FIR
86. Question 86 of 250

    Section 203 empowers a Magistrate to dismiss a complaint if, after considering the statements and the result of any inquiry, he finds:

    A That the accused has already served a sentence for the offence B No sufficient ground for proceeding, briefly recording his reasons C That the complainant has withdrawn the FIR D That the accused has been granted bail
87. Question 87 of 250

    The right of an accused to receive copies of relevant statements and documents before trial reflects the broader criminal justice principle of:

    A Strict liability regardless of evidence B Trial exclusively by newspaper reporting C A fair trial and adequate opportunity to defend oneself D Automatic presumption of guilt
88. Question 88 of 250

    A complaint under the Cr.P.C. may be made to a Magistrate either:

    A Orally or in writing B Only in writing, and never orally C Only through a police officer D Only orally, and never in writing
89. Question 89 of 250

    Information relating to a non-cognizable offence recorded by police under Section 155 is generally entered in a register distinct from the FIR register, often referred to informally as the:

    A Appeal register B Non-cognizable (NC) register/report C Challan register D Bail register
90. Question 90 of 250

    Under Section 497, special consideration for the grant of bail is generally given to categories of accused persons such as:

    A Habitual offenders exclusively B Minors, women, and the sick or infirm C Proclaimed offenders exclusively D Persons who have already been convicted twice
91. Question 91 of 250

    A copy of the FIR recorded under Section 154 is required to be given, free of cost, to the:

    A Public Prosecutor exclusively, with no copy for the informant B Sessions Judge only C Informant D Accused only after conviction
92. Question 92 of 250

    Under Chapter VII, provisions relating to search for a person believed to be wrongfully confined enable a Magistrate to:

    A Award compensation without inquiry B Refuse any inquiry into the matter C Immediately convict the person confining the other D Order a search to be made and, if found, to have the confined person produced before him
93. Question 93 of 250

    Section 49 provides that a person arrested shall not be subjected to:

    A Any restraint whatsoever, even to prevent escape B Restraint unless a warrant is first obtained C More restraint than is necessary to prevent his escape D Restraint only after conviction
94. Question 94 of 250

    Excessive bail amounts are specifically prohibited under Section 499 so as to avoid:

    A Reducing the workload of the appellate court B Bail being rendered illusory or an instrument of oppression against the accused C Reducing the workload of the police D Encouraging habitual offenders
95. Question 95 of 250

    Which of the following is NOT one of the recognized grounds for arrest without warrant under Section 54?

    A The person is reasonably suspected of having stolen property in his possession B The person is a proclaimed offender C The person obstructs a police officer in the execution of his duty D The person has merely lodged a non-cognizable complaint against a neighbour
96. Question 96 of 250

    Chapter X public nuisance orders commonly address matters such as obstruction of a public way, or the carrying on of a trade injurious to:

    A Only the personal reputation of the Magistrate B Only the profits of a rival business C Only religious sentiments D The health or physical comfort of the community
97. Question 97 of 250

    Section 155 governs the procedure for information relating to a:

    A Appeal B Non-cognizable offence C Cognizable offence D Bailable offence exclusively
98. Question 98 of 250

    The competent Magistrate to pass an order under Section 144 is typically the:

    A Sessions Judge exclusively B High Court Judge exclusively C District Magistrate or a Magistrate specially empowered in that behalf D Any private citizen
99. Question 99 of 250

    Chapter XIV of the Cr.P.C. deals with information to the police and their powers to:

    A Grant bail B Try summons cases C Hear appeals D Investigate offences
100. Question 100 of 250

     Chapter XVII procedurally follows the stage at which a Magistrate, under Chapter XVI or on a police report, decides that there is sufficient ground to:

     A Proceed against the accused B Dismiss the case permanently C Refer the matter to arbitration D Grant automatic bail with no conditions
101. Question 101 of 250

     Statements recorded by police under Section 161 are, subject to limited exceptions, generally restricted in their use to:

     A Contradicting the witness at trial, rather than being used as substantive evidence B Being read out as the final judgment C Replacing the need for any trial D Serving as the sole and sufficient evidence of guilt
102. Question 102 of 250

     Article 10 of the Constitution of Pakistan, which complements the Cr.P.C. provisions on arrest, guarantees the right to be informed of the:

     A Grounds of arrest and the right to consult and be defended by a legal practitioner of choice B Result of the appeal before it is filed C Sentence to be imposed before trial D Identity of the complainant's lawyer only
103. Question 103 of 250

     Section 423 sets out the powers of the appellate court after hearing the appeal, which include the power to:

     A Only refer the case to Parliament B Only confirm the judgment, with no other option available C Only order compounding of the offence D Reverse the finding and acquit or discharge the accused, or order a retrial, or alter the finding while maintaining or altering the sentence
104. Question 104 of 250

     Generally, no appeal lies in petty cases, such as certain minor sentences of fine alone below a prescribed threshold, except on a question of:

     A Sentence severity alone, with no legal question involved B Fact only C Law D Costs only
105. Question 105 of 250

     Overall, Chapter XVII lays down the procedural bridge between a Magistrate's decision to proceed with a case and the:

     A Filing of a constitutional petition B Filing of the original FIR C Filing of a civil suit for damages D Actual conduct of the trial or, where necessary, committal to the Sessions Court
106. Question 106 of 250

     The type of process issued under Section 204 (summons or warrant) generally depends on the nature of the case and the:

     A Magistrate's assessment of the circumstances, including whether it is a summons-case or warrant-case B Complainant's personal preference alone, binding on the Magistrate C Investigating officer's rank alone D Accused's own request alone
107. Question 107 of 250

     Appellate courts generally exercise a degree of caution before interfering with an order of acquittal because of the:

     A Automatic requirement to always convict on appeal B Rule that acquittal appeals are heard only by the trial Magistrate himself C Complete absence of any legal standard to be applied D Presumption of innocence which is reinforced once an accused has been acquitted
108. Question 108 of 250

     Section 207 relates to the supply, to the accused, of copies of the:

     A Order dismissing the complaint B Final judgment only, after the trial concludes C Statements and documents on which the prosecution proposes to rely D Bail bond only
109. Question 109 of 250

     A common practical use of Section 144 orders is to:

     A Recover stolen property from a specific individual B Grant bail to an accused person C Record a dying declaration D Prohibit the assembly of persons or carrying of weapons in a specified area to prevent public disorder
110. Question 110 of 250

     A supplementary police report (supplementary challan) may be filed where:

     A Further evidence is discovered after submission of the initial report under Section 173 B The accused has already been acquitted with no further recourse C The FIR has been permanently destroyed D The complainant withdraws the complaint entirely
111. Question 111 of 250

     The Code of Criminal Procedure currently in force in Pakistan was originally enacted in the year:

     A 1898 B 1973 C 1860 D 1908
112. Question 112 of 250

     Under Section 4, a 'non-bailable offence' means:

     A Any offence other than a bailable offence B Only offences under special laws C Only offences triable summarily D Only offences punishable with death
113. Question 113 of 250

     Searches conducted under Chapter VII are generally required to be carried out in the presence of:

     A Independent and respectable witnesses of the locality B Only the accused's relatives C No witnesses at all D Only police officers
114. Question 114 of 250

     Section 205 permits a Magistrate to dispense with the personal attendance of the accused in certain summons-cases, allowing him to appear through a:

     A Police officer B Pleader (advocate) C Complainant D Public Prosecutor exclusively, with no role for defence counsel
115. Question 115 of 250

     An appeal against an order of acquittal, particularly one filed by a private complainant, generally requires:

     A Leave of the trial Magistrate only B No leave of any court whatsoever C Leave of the investigating police officer only D Special leave of the High Court
116. Question 116 of 250

     A 'non-cognizable offence' is one in which a police officer:

     A Must always arrest immediately B Can only act after conviction C Has no authority to arrest without a warrant D Cannot register any report at all
117. Question 117 of 250

     The requirement to produce an arrested person before a Magistrate within a limited time period is intended primarily to prevent:

     A Delay in appeal proceedings B Delay in issuing search warrants C Unlawful and prolonged detention without judicial oversight D Delay in filing civil suits
118. Question 118 of 250

     Section 154 governs the recording of information relating to:

     A An appeal only B A non-cognizable offence only C A civil dispute only D A cognizable offence, commonly known as the First Information Report (FIR)
119. Question 119 of 250

     Under Chapter VIII, before requiring a person to furnish security, the Magistrate must generally make an order in writing stating:

     A The name of the appellate court B The substance of the information, the amount of the bond and the period for which it is required C The verdict of guilt without inquiry D Only the final sentence to be imposed
120. Question 120 of 250

     The Cr.P.C., 1898, as a procedural code, is generally intended to:

     A Govern only revenue matters B Facilitate, not obstruct, the administration of justice through fair procedure C Create new criminal offences D Replace the Constitution's fundamental rights
121. Question 121 of 250

     Compared to Chapter X (Public Nuisance), the proceedings under Chapter XI are generally characterized by their:

     A Permanent and conclusive determination of civil title B Exclusive focus on appellate review C Urgency and temporary/preventive character D Exclusive focus on recording confessions
122. Question 122 of 250

     An order passed under Section 133 is described as 'conditional' because the person against whom it is directed may:

     A Only challenge it after paying a fine B Never challenge it under any circumstance C Show cause why the order should not be made absolute D Only challenge it in a civil suit
123. Question 123 of 250

     An appeal, as distinguished from a revision, is generally understood to be:

     A Identical in every respect to a revision, with no meaningful distinction B A substantive right conferred by statute, whereas revision is a discretionary supervisory jurisdiction C Available only in civil, not criminal, matters D Available only to the prosecution, and never to the accused
124. Question 124 of 250

     The essential object of bail, as recognized under Chapter XXXIX, is to secure the:

     A Permanent detention of the accused regardless of trial outcome B Automatic compounding of the offence C Due attendance of the accused at trial, rather than to punish him before conviction D Immediate punishment of the accused before any trial
125. Question 125 of 250

     The right to appeal in criminal matters is generally regarded as:

     A Automatically available for every interlocutory order B An absolute and unqualified constitutional right in every case C Identical to the right to file a civil suit D A creature of statute, and not an inherent right
126. Question 126 of 250

     Section 145 deals with disputes concerning:

     A Land or water likely to cause a breach of the peace B Recording of confessions before a Magistrate C Appeals against acquittal D Grant of bail in non-bailable offences
127. Question 127 of 250

     Where an offence disclosed in a complaint is triable exclusively by the Court of Session, and the complaint is made by a Court, the Magistrate may, under Section 200, dispense with:

     A The requirement of a written complaint B The requirement to issue any process at all C The examination of the complainant and witnesses D The requirement of any inquiry whatsoever at any stage
128. Question 128 of 250

     Under Section 4, a 'complaint' to a Magistrate specifically excludes a report made by the:

     A Police B Aggrieved party personally C Public in general D Accused's counsel
129. Question 129 of 250

     The Cr.P.C., 1898 primarily regulates:

     A Civil procedure B The procedure to be followed in criminal cases C Substantive criminal offences and punishments D Constitutional law
130. Question 130 of 250

     Under Chapter V, if an arrested person escapes from custody, the person effecting the original arrest may:

     A Never retake him without a fresh warrant B Pursue and retake him at any time and in any place in the country C Only retake him within the same police station's limits D Only retake him with the High Court's prior permission
131. Question 131 of 250

     The power to summon production of documents under Chapter VII may be exercised in aid of:

     A Only a departmental inquiry B Only a constitutional petition C Only a civil suit for damages D An investigation, inquiry, trial or other proceeding under the Code
132. Question 132 of 250

     The distinction between bail under Section 496 and bail under Section 497 primarily turns on whether the offence in question is:

     A Bailable or non-bailable B Summons-case or warrant-case only, with no reference to bailability C Cognizable or non-cognizable only, with no reference to bailability D Triable by a Magistrate or by the High Court only
133. Question 133 of 250

     A key purpose of Chapter VIII is to enable the State to take preventive action against persons likely to:

     A Appear as a witness in another case B File a civil suit C Exercise their right to vote D Endanger public peace or engage in habitual criminal conduct
134. Question 134 of 250

     Section 421 empowers an appellate court, upon perusal of the petition of appeal and the judgment, to:

     A Refer the matter permanently to arbitration B Automatically acquit the accused without hearing anyone C Automatically enhance the sentence without hearing anyone D Summarily dismiss the appeal if it considers there is no sufficient ground for interference
135. Question 135 of 250

     Under Section 497, bail in a non-bailable offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life is generally refused where there appear to be:

     A Only technical defects in the FIR B Only a delay in filing the charge-sheet C No grounds whatsoever, as bail must always be granted regardless D Reasonable grounds for believing that the accused has been guilty of such an offence
136. Question 136 of 250

     Section 133 empowers a Magistrate to pass a conditional order requiring the removal of an obstruction or nuisance from a:

     A Court room only B Police station only C Public place, way, river or channel D Private residence only
137. Question 137 of 250

     Section 94 empowers a Court or officer in charge of a police station to issue a summons requiring a person to:

     A Pay a fine directly to the court B Appear and defend himself against a criminal charge only C Produce a document or other thing necessary for an investigation, inquiry, trial or other proceeding D Furnish security for good behaviour
138. Question 138 of 250

     The essential rationale underlying Chapter XI is to allow the State to act swiftly to prevent:

     A A complaint from being lodged B An appeal from being filed C A future civil contractual dispute of a purely private nature D An imminent breach of public peace or serious harm, before it materializes
139. Question 139 of 250

     Failure to furnish the security ordered under Chapter VIII may result in:

     A Mandatory compounding of the matter B Imprisonment until the security is furnished or the period expires C Automatic dismissal of the proceeding D Automatic acquittal
140. Question 140 of 250

     Statements recorded under Section 161 are distinguished from statements recorded by a Magistrate under Section 164 chiefly because the latter:

     A Have absolutely no evidentiary significance at all B Are recorded by a judicial officer with greater procedural safeguards regarding voluntariness C Are recorded by the police at the police station D Can never be used at trial for any purpose
141. Question 141 of 250

     Chapter XIV, taken as a whole, primarily regulates the:

     A Manner in which information of offences reaches the police and the conduct of criminal investigation B Framework for civil execution proceedings C Procedure for hearing criminal appeals D Grant of bail pending trial
142. Question 142 of 250

     Under the Cr.P.C., 'charge' includes:

     A Any head of a charge when the charge contains more heads than one B Only the punishment prescribed C Only the FIR D Only the first count of an indictment
143. Question 143 of 250

     The overall purpose of Chapter XIV's provisions on recording information and investigation is to ensure:

     A That no record whatsoever is kept of police action B That the complainant alone decides the final verdict C An organized, accountable and evidence-based process for bringing offenders to justice while safeguarding procedural rights D That the accused is convicted without a trial
144. Question 144 of 250

     Section 167 governs the procedure to be followed when an investigation cannot be completed within the initial period allowed after arrest, permitting a Magistrate to authorize:

     A Further detention/remand of the accused in custody B Immediate compounding of the offence C Automatic acquittal of the accused D Automatic conviction of the accused
145. Question 145 of 250

     The term 'investigation' under the Cr.P.C. is broader than mere arrest, and includes activities such as:

     A Only the framing of the final charge by the court B Only the hearing of an appeal C Examination of witnesses, collection of evidence and search and seizure D Only the pronouncement of judgment
146. Question 146 of 250

     Section 144 empowers a Magistrate to issue an order in urgent cases where there is sufficient ground for immediate prevention of:

     A An ordinary bailable offence B Obstruction, annoyance, injury, danger to human life/health/safety, disturbance of public tranquility, riot or affray C A private defamation dispute D A civil contractual breach
147. Question 147 of 250

     Chapter V of the Cr.P.C. deals with:

     A Arrest, Escape and Retaking B Public Nuisance C Bail D Appeals
148. Question 148 of 250

     Chapter VII, taken as a whole, is primarily concerned with facilitating the collection of evidence and protecting:

     A The right to unconditional bail in every case B Personal liberty against wrongful confinement C The right to compound all offences D The right to a jury trial
149. Question 149 of 250

     Section 51 empowers a police officer, upon arrest, to:

     A Search only female arrestees B Search the arrested person and place in safe custody articles found on him C Detain the arrested person's family members D Search only the residence of the arrested person
150. Question 150 of 250

     An appeal must generally be presented within the period of limitation prescribed by:

     A No time limit whatsoever, being open perpetually B The Penal Code exclusively C The Constitution exclusively, with no separate statute involved D The Limitation Act (or specific provisions of the Cr.P.C. itself)
151. Question 151 of 250

     General search-warrants under Chapter VII are ordinarily addressed to and executed by:

     A A private citizen chosen at random B A police officer named or designated in the warrant C The complainant exclusively D The Sessions Judge personally
152. Question 152 of 250

     A proviso to Section 497 generally addresses the entitlement of an accused to bail where the trial has not concluded within a prescribed period and the accused has been in custody for a specified duration, often referred to as statutory or default bail based on:

     A The investigating officer's promotion B Delay in the conclusion of trial/investigation C The complainant's consent alone D The accused's personal wealth alone
153. Question 153 of 250

     Section 163 prohibits a police officer from offering any:

     A Copy of the FIR to the informant B Report to the Magistrate under Section 173 C Written notice to attend for examination D Inducement, threat or promise to a person to make a statement
154. Question 154 of 250

     Section 5 of the Cr.P.C. provides that offences under the Pakistan Penal Code shall be investigated, inquired into, tried and otherwise dealt with according to:

     A The Limitation Act exclusively B The provisions of a foreign penal code C The provisions of the Cr.P.C. D No procedure at all, being left to police discretion
155. Question 155 of 250

     An appellate court, in an appeal against conviction, may also examine the propriety of the:

     A Complainant's personal character only, with no bearing on sentence B Original FIR's registration number only C Investigating officer's promotion prospects D Sentence imposed, in addition to the finding of guilt
156. Question 156 of 250

     Where the Government considers a sentence inadequate, it may direct the Public Prosecutor to present an appeal for:

     A Automatic compounding of the offence B Automatic reduction of the sentence with no hearing C Transfer of the case to a civil court D Enhancement of the sentence
157. Question 157 of 250

     Refusal or failure to comply with a summons requiring production of a document under Chapter VII may result in the issuance of a:

     A Automatic conviction with no further process B Suspension of all proceedings C Search-warrant to seize the document D Immediate dismissal of the case
158. Question 158 of 250

     A confession recorded under Section 164 must generally be made:

     A Under continued police custody with no reflection time B Without the Magistrate being satisfied of its voluntary nature C Only in the presence of the investigating police officer D Voluntarily and without any inducement, threat or coercion
159. Question 159 of 250

     Under Chapter XXXI, orders passed by an appellate court are, subject to certain exceptions such as reference to the High Court, generally treated as:

     A Final B Automatically suspended pending Presidential review C Automatically void D Always open to unlimited further appeal without restriction
160. Question 160 of 250

     Where a police officer cannot complete an investigation within the initial permissible period of custody, further detention is regulated by:

     A Section 4 exclusively B Section 167, through remand orders of a Magistrate C Section 496 exclusively D Section 154 exclusively
161. Question 161 of 250

     Substantive criminal offences and their punishments in Pakistan are mainly defined in:

     A The Qanun-e-Shahadat Order B The Cr.P.C. itself C The Pakistan Penal Code D The Limitation Act
162. Question 162 of 250

     In deciding a bail application under Section 497, courts generally consider factors including the:

     A Nature and gravity of the offence, evidence available, and likelihood of the accused tampering with evidence or absconding B Complainant's personal wealth alone C Colour of the accused's clothing at the time of arrest D Investigating officer's length of service alone
163. Question 163 of 250

     The overall object of Chapter X is best described as providing a:

     A Framework for hearing criminal appeals B Mechanism to try serious offences punishable with death C Framework for recording confessions D Summary and speedy remedy against public nuisances without the need for a full civil suit
164. Question 164 of 250

     If the Magistrate directs an inquiry under Section 202 to be made by the police, the resulting report is generally:

     A Automatically binding and conclusive on the Magistrate B Treated as an automatic acquittal C Treated as a substantive conviction D Considered by the Magistrate but does not bind his final decision on whether to proceed
165. Question 165 of 250

     The time within which a person must show cause against a conditional order under Chapter X is:

     A Fixed by the Magistrate in the order itself B Determined solely by the police C Never fixed and left entirely open-ended D Always exactly thirty days by statute with no discretion
166. Question 166 of 250

     A bail bond executed under Chapter XXXIX generally remains in force:

     A Throughout the proceedings until the case is concluded, unless cancelled earlier B Only until the charge-sheet is filed, automatically lapsing thereafter with no further effect C For exactly twenty-four hours only D Only until the FIR is registered
167. Question 167 of 250

     Generally, no appeal lies against a conviction based on a plea of guilty recorded by a competent court, except as to the:

     A Validity of the arrest alone B Facts of the case, in every circumstance C Extent or legality of the sentence D Existence of the FIR
168. Question 168 of 250

     Under Chapter VII, a search is generally required to be conducted, as far as practicable, during:

     A Only on court holidays B Daytime, unless circumstances otherwise justify a search at night C Only after a full trial has concluded D Night-time only
169. Question 169 of 250

     Under the proviso to Section 46, where a woman is to be arrested and submits to custody on oral intimation, the police officer:

     A Cannot arrest her at all B Must obtain a warrant in every case C Shall not touch her person unless circumstances otherwise require D Must always physically restrain her regardless of submission
170. Question 170 of 250

     Section 143 empowers a Magistrate to make an order prohibiting the:

     A Grant of bail in a pending case B Framing of a charge C Recording of a confession D Repetition or continuance of a public nuisance
171. Question 171 of 250

     A search-warrant under Section 96 is generally issued where the Court believes that a person summoned to produce a document or thing:

     A Will not or is not likely to produce it as required B Has been granted bail C Has already produced it voluntarily D Is a Magistrate himself
172. Question 172 of 250

     Chapter X of the Cr.P.C. deals with:

     A Public Nuisance B Arrest and escape C Appeals D Security for keeping the peace
173. Question 173 of 250

     Where the accused resides beyond the local limits of the Magistrate's jurisdiction, certain formalities under Section 204 are generally required before:

     A The complaint is examined under Section 200 B Bail is considered under Section 496 C Process is issued to compel his attendance D The FIR is recorded under Section 154
174. Question 174 of 250

     A 'summons-case' means a case relating to an offence:

     A Involving a cognizable offence only B Triable exclusively by the Sessions Court C Punishable with death only D Not being a warrant-case
175. Question 175 of 250

     An inquiry under Section 202 is generally understood to be of a more limited scope than a full:

     A Bail application under Section 497 B Appeal under Section 417 C Confession recorded under Section 164 D Police investigation into a cognizable offence
176. Question 176 of 250

     An appeal from a conviction by a Magistrate generally lies to the:

     A The complainant personally B Supreme Court directly in every case C Federal Shariat Court exclusively in every case D Court of Session
177. Question 177 of 250

     Proceedings under Chapter VIII for security are generally regarded, in nature, as:

     A Civil in nature only B Purely punitive, equivalent to a conviction C Preventive rather than punitive D Constitutional petitions
178. Question 178 of 250

     Section 429 provides the procedure to be followed where, in an appeal heard by a bench of two or more judges, the judges are:

     A Unanimous, requiring no special procedure B Disqualified from hearing the matter at all C Equally divided in opinion D All absent from the hearing
179. Question 179 of 250

     Chapter XXXIX of the Cr.P.C. deals with:

     A Security for keeping the peace B Bail C Public nuisance D Appeals
180. Question 180 of 250

     Section 209 deals with the:

     A Grant of bail in the Court of Session B Commitment of a case to the Court of Session where the offence is triable exclusively by that Court C Dismissal of a complaint under Section 203 D Recording of a confession under Section 164
181. Question 181 of 250

     If a person fails to comply with a conditional order made absolute under Chapter X, the Magistrate may:

     A Automatically compound the offence B Take no further action of any kind C Refer the matter to the High Court in every case as a matter of course D Enforce compliance and may also proceed against the person for the disobedience
182. Question 182 of 250

     A 'judicial proceeding' under Section 4 includes any proceeding in which evidence:

     A Is or may be legally taken on oath B Cannot be taken at all C Is taken only in writing D Is taken only by police officers
183. Question 183 of 250

     Section 497 governs the grant of bail in cases involving:

     A Appeals only B Civil suits only C Bailable offences exclusively D Non-bailable offences
184. Question 184 of 250

     Mere delay in lodging an FIR is generally treated by courts as:

     A Grounds for automatic acquittal in every case B Completely irrelevant in every case C Always fatal to the prosecution case with no exception D A relevant factor to be considered along with other evidence, but not automatically fatal to the prosecution
185. Question 185 of 250

     The overall object of the provisions on arrest in Chapter V is to balance:

     A The needs of law enforcement with the personal liberty of the individual B The interests of the complainant alone C The interests of the appellate court alone D The interests of the police alone
186. Question 186 of 250

     The case diary maintained under Section 172 is generally:

     A Not admissible as substantive evidence, though the court may use it to aid the trial B A public document open for inspection by anyone C The sole and conclusive evidence of guilt D Identical in content to the FIR
187. Question 187 of 250

     A summons under Section 94 requiring production of a document may be addressed to any person, including one who is:

     A Only a police officer B Only the accused himself C Only a Magistrate D Not otherwise a party to the proceeding
188. Question 188 of 250

     Chapter XXXIX, taken as a whole, provides the statutory framework governing the:

     A Hearing of civil appeals B Framing of charges before trial C Grant, refusal and cancellation of bail in criminal proceedings D Recording of dying declarations
189. Question 189 of 250

     Under Section 54, a person found in possession of housebreaking implements without lawful excuse, or a proclaimed offender, or a deserter from the armed forces may generally be:

     A Arrested without a warrant B Detained only after a full trial C Arrested only with the sanction of the High Court D Released without any inquiry
190. Question 190 of 250

     A District Magistrate or a specially empowered Magistrate is generally the authority competent to initiate proceedings under Chapter VIII on the basis of:

     A Information received regarding apprehended breach of peace or habitual bad conduct B A private civil plaint alone C A Public Prosecutor's personal request without any information D An appellate court's directive alone
191. Question 191 of 250

     Orders passed under Chapter VIII requiring security are generally subject to:

     A Appeal or revision as provided under the Code B Only a Presidential pardon C Only a Provincial Assembly resolution D No challenge whatsoever
192. Question 192 of 250

     The inquiry as to the truth of the information forming the basis of proceedings under Chapter VIII is generally conducted in a manner similar to a:

     A Summons-case trial, as nearly as may be practicable B Departmental inquiry only C Civil suit for damages D Constitutional petition
193. Question 193 of 250

     Section 164 empowers a Magistrate to record:

     A Only the final judgment of the trial B Confessions and statements made in the course of an investigation C Only the memorandum of appeal D Only the bail bond
194. Question 194 of 250

     Chapter XVI procedures are primarily designed to protect an accused person from being unnecessarily summoned on the basis of a:

     A Order passed in a prior appeal B Genuine and substantiated police report C Frivolous or false private complaint D Confession recorded under Section 164
195. Question 195 of 250

     A 'cognizable offence' under the Cr.P.C. is one in which a police officer may, in accordance with the Schedule:

     A Never arrest B Only investigate with a magistrate's prior order C Only register an FIR after trial D Arrest without a warrant
196. Question 196 of 250

     Chapter VIII of the Cr.P.C. deals with:

     A Appeals B Security for keeping the peace and for good behaviour C Recording of confessions D Public nuisance
197. Question 197 of 250

     Security proceedings under Chapter VIII are conducted by a Magistrate exercising what may be described as:

     A Preventive/protective jurisdiction B Exclusively civil jurisdiction C Purely revisional jurisdiction D Purely appellate jurisdiction
198. Question 198 of 250

     A 'Court of Session' is presided over by a:

     A Sessions Judge B Public Prosecutor C Police officer D Executive Magistrate
199. Question 199 of 250

     Section 48 relates to the:

     A Grant of bail B Search of arrested persons C Recording of confessions D Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions
200. Question 200 of 250

     Under Section 204, a summons is generally issued for a:

     A Warrant-case exclusively, with no exceptions B Case pending in appeal C Case already dismissed under Section 203 D Summons-case
201. Question 201 of 250

     Under Chapter XXXI, an appellate court has the power to enhance a sentence in appropriate cases, but this generally requires that the accused be given:

     A Only a written apology with no hearing B Notice and an opportunity to show cause against such enhancement C Automatic consent, deemed given by law D No notice whatsoever
202. Question 202 of 250

     'Investigation' as defined in the Cr.P.C. includes all the proceedings for the collection of evidence conducted by:

     A A Magistrate personally in every case B A private complainant only C A police officer or by any person (other than a Magistrate) authorized by a Magistrate D The High Court only
203. Question 203 of 250

     Section 54 sets out the circumstances in which a police officer may:

     A Try a summons-case B Grant bail to an accused person C Arrest a person without a warrant D Record a dying declaration
204. Question 204 of 250

     Section 156(3) empowers a Magistrate, upon a complaint or application, to:

     A Dismiss all future complaints permanently B Directly convict the accused without any investigation C Order an investigation into a cognizable offence D Grant unconditional bail without inquiry
205. Question 205 of 250

     If an officer in charge of a police station refuses to record information about a cognizable offence, the aggrieved person may approach a superior police officer or, alternatively, a Magistrate under:

     A Section 496 B Section 156(3) C Section 133 D Section 421
206. Question 206 of 250

     Section 502 deals with the procedure to be followed upon:

     A Grant of an appeal against acquittal B Forfeiture of a bail bond for breach of its conditions C Issue of a search-warrant under Section 96 D Recording of information under Section 154
207. Question 207 of 250

     Any person having knowledge of the commission of a cognizable offence may generally:

     A Give information of it to the police under Section 154 B Never approach the police directly under any circumstances C Only give such information after obtaining a lawyer's certificate D Only give such information if he is the victim personally
208. Question 208 of 250

     The primary purpose of supplying copies of statements and documents to the accused under Chapter XVII is to:

     A Allow him to appoint the Magistrate of his choice B Enable him to understand the case against him and prepare his defence C Allow him to draft the FIR himself D Delay the trial indefinitely with no purpose
209. Question 209 of 250

     Section 52 deals with the police officer's power to:

     A Record the confession of the accused B Grant bail to the accused C Dismiss a complaint D Seize offensive weapons found in the possession of the arrested person
210. Question 210 of 250

     Section 208 requires the furnishing, in certain cases, of a list of prosecution witnesses along with copies of their:

     A Family details only B Property records only C Personal identity documents only D Statements recorded during investigation
211. Question 211 of 250

     'Inquiry' under the Cr.P.C. means every inquiry other than a trial, conducted under the Code by a:

     A Police officer only B Jury C Magistrate or Court D Public Prosecutor only
212. Question 212 of 250

     Section 501 permits, in certain circumstances, the deposit of money instead of executing a:

     A Memorandum of appeal B Bond with sureties C Charge-sheet D FIR
213. Question 213 of 250

     Under Section 4, a 'bailable offence' is one:

     A Shown as bailable in the Second Schedule or made bailable by any other law B Punishable with death only C Always non-cognizable D Triable only by the High Court
214. Question 214 of 250

     Section 496 provides that a person accused of a bailable offence shall, if he is prepared to give bail, be:

     A Detained regardless of any bail offered B Released only at the absolute discretion of the court, with no right involved C Released only after conviction D Released on bail as a matter of right
215. Question 215 of 250

     Which of the following would typically fall within the scope of Chapter X public nuisance proceedings?

     A An appeal against a conviction B An unlawful obstruction of a public road or river C A private contractual dispute between two traders D A dispute over inheritance shares
216. Question 216 of 250

     Section 160 empowers a police officer investigating a case to:

     A Convict a witness for non-appearance without any process B Require the attendance of any person acquainted with the facts and circumstances of the case C Grant bail to the accused D Dismiss the FIR outright
217. Question 217 of 250

     Chapter XXXI of the Cr.P.C. deals with:

     A Appeals B Security for good behaviour C Public nuisance D Bail
218. Question 218 of 250

     Section 59 deals with the:

     A Recording of dying declarations B Grant of bail in bailable offences C Discharge of a person apprehended, otherwise than on bail or under a Magistrate's order, once grounds for detention cease D Powers of appellate courts
219. Question 219 of 250

     Under Chapter XIV, the police officer is generally required to maintain a day-to-day record of the investigation, commonly called the:

     A FIR register only B Case diary (under Section 172) C Bail register only D Charge-sheet register only
220. Question 220 of 250

     Section 97 empowers a Magistrate to issue a search-warrant in respect of a place suspected to be used for:

     A Religious worship only B The deposit or sale of stolen property, or the manufacture/deposit of forged documents or counterfeit items C Ordinary residential purposes only D Judicial proceedings only
221. Question 221 of 250

     The provisions on discovery of wrongfully confined persons under Chapter VII serve a purpose similar in spirit to the remedy of:

     A Habeas corpus B Plea bargaining C Compounding of offences D Anticipatory bail
222. Question 222 of 250

     The Cr.P.C. classifies offences (as bailable/non-bailable, cognizable/non-cognizable, and the court by which triable) mainly through its:

     A Preamble B Second Schedule C Section 1 D First Schedule
223. Question 223 of 250

     The rule that a person arrested must be produced before a Magistrate within a limited period (commonly cited as twenty-four hours, excluding travel time) is generally associated with:

     A Section 496 of the Cr.P.C. B Section 4 of the Cr.P.C. C Section 61 of the Cr.P.C., read with Article 10 of the Constitution D Section 200 of the Cr.P.C.
224. Question 224 of 250

     Section 110 deals with security for good behaviour required from:

     A Public Prosecutors B Sessions Judges C First-time bailable offenders only D Habitual offenders
225. Question 225 of 250

     Section 431 deals with the effect of the death of an appellant on the pendency of an:

     A Security proceeding under Chapter VIII only B FIR investigation only C Appeal D Bail application only, with no bearing on the appeal itself
226. Question 226 of 250

     Under Section 155, a police officer generally cannot investigate a non-cognizable case without the:

     A Order of a Magistrate having power to try such case or commit it for trial B Sanction of the High Court in every instance C Permission of a private citizen D Consent of the accused's family
227. Question 227 of 250

     Chapter XI of the Cr.P.C. deals with:

     A Grant of anticipatory bail B Temporary orders in urgent cases of nuisance and apprehended danger C Recording of confessions D Permanent removal of nuisance after full trial
228. Question 228 of 250

     The distinction between a summons-case and a warrant-case primarily affects the:

     A Definition of bail B Territorial jurisdiction of courts C Definition of cognizable offence D Procedure to be followed at the trial
229. Question 229 of 250

     Section 137 (procedural provisions on denial of the existence of a right) applies where the person against whom an order under Section 133 is made:

     A Denies the existence of any public right in respect of the way, river, or place in question B Is a Government servant C Fails to appear at all before the Magistrate D Admits the nuisance without any denial
230. Question 230 of 250

     An order dismissing a complaint under Section 203 must be accompanied by:

     A No reasons whatsoever B An automatic reference to the High Court C A full judgment as in a completed trial D A brief statement of the Magistrate's reasons
231. Question 231 of 250

     A warrant of arrest, when issued, is generally directed to be executed by:

     A Only the complainant personally B Only a private citizen C A police officer, though it may be endorsed for execution within another jurisdiction D Only the Public Prosecutor
232. Question 232 of 250

     Where an appellate court alters a finding of guilt from one offence to another while maintaining the sentence, this reflects the court's power, under Chapter XXXI, to:

     A Refer the matter for a completely fresh FIR B Alter the finding while maintaining or altering the sentence, subject to the law C Only acquit the accused outright with no alternative D Only affirm the trial court's judgment verbatim with no changes permitted
233. Question 233 of 250

     An order passed under Section 144 is generally not to remain in force for more than:

     A Two months, unless extended in accordance with law B Ten years C One week only, with no possibility of extension D Two years without any limit
234. Question 234 of 250

     Under Section 108, dissemination of matter that is seditious or promotes enmity, if apprehended, may lead a Magistrate to require:

     A Security for good behaviour from the person concerned B Immediate capital punishment C Compulsory civil arbitration D Automatic forfeiture of property without inquiry
235. Question 235 of 250

     Where the accused fails to comply with the conditions of a bail bond, the bond is liable to be:

     A Automatically cancelled with no financial consequence whatsoever B Converted automatically into a fresh FIR C Converted automatically into an appeal D Forfeited, with the surety or accused liable to pay the penalty specified
236. Question 236 of 250

     The term 'Magistrate' under the Cr.P.C. refers to:

     A A judicial or executive officer exercising powers under the Code as such B Only the High Court judge C Only a police officer D Only the Sessions Judge
237. Question 237 of 250

     Section 202 empowers a Magistrate, before issuing process on a complaint, to:

     A Postpone the issue of process and direct an inquiry or investigation for the purpose of deciding whether there is sufficient ground to proceed B Convict the accused summarily C Refer the matter exclusively to the High Court in every case D Immediately issue a warrant of arrest without any further inquiry in every case
238. Question 238 of 250

     Section 497(5) empowers the court to:

     A Dismiss the FIR permanently B Grant bail automatically with no discretion in every case C Convict the accused without trial D Cancel bail already granted to an accused person
239. Question 239 of 250

     An FIR recorded under Section 154, according to settled legal principle, is generally treated as:

     A Not substantive evidence in itself, but usable to corroborate or contradict its maker B An appeal memorandum C A judgment of conviction D Conclusive proof of guilt
240. Question 240 of 250

     Under Section 204, a warrant may generally be issued for the appearance of the accused in a:

     A Warrant-case, or where the Magistrate considers it appropriate B Case where the complaint has already been dismissed C Case pending only in the High Court D Case where the accused has already been acquitted
241. Question 241 of 250

     An appeal against conviction ordinarily allows the appellate court to review both questions of:

     A Law only, never fact B Neither fact nor law, only procedure C Fact only, never law D Fact and law
242. Question 242 of 250

     Bail pending appeal, when granted, is generally intended to balance the appellant's personal liberty against the:

     A Interests of justice, including the risk of absconding or interference with the process of the court B Complainant's financial interest alone C Personal preference of the investigating officer alone D Convenience of the appellate court's schedule alone
243. Question 243 of 250

     Under Section 202, the Magistrate may conduct the inquiry himself or direct it to be made by:

     A The complainant's own private investigator, with binding effect on the Magistrate B A police officer or by such other person as he thinks fit C The accused personally, with no independent oversight D The Sessions Judge exclusively
244. Question 244 of 250

     Bail already granted may be cancelled on grounds such as:

     A Misuse of liberty, tampering with evidence, or attempts to influence witnesses B The accused's promotion at work C The accused simply attending court regularly with no violation D The complainant's mere personal dislike of the accused
245. Question 245 of 250

     Section 428 empowers an appellate court, if it thinks additional evidence is necessary, to:

     A Refuse to consider any evidence beyond the original trial record under any circumstance B Take such evidence itself or direct it to be taken by a subordinate court C Automatically dismiss the appeal instead D Refer the matter to a civil court for a fresh suit
246. Question 246 of 250

     The 'officer in charge of a police station' generally refers to the officer:

     A Junior-most officer only B Present at the station who is the senior-most officer on duty, in the absence of the officer appointed as such C Public Prosecutor attached to that area D Magistrate supervising that police station
247. Question 247 of 250

     Before recording a confession under Section 164, the Magistrate must, among other things, explain to the accused that he is not bound to confess and that the confession may be used:

     A Only in his favour and never against him B Only after his death C Only in a civil suit D As evidence against him
248. Question 248 of 250

     Anticipatory (pre-arrest) bail, though not explicitly codified as such in the original 1898 scheme, has generally been developed in Pakistan through:

     A The Penal Code exclusively B The Constitution alone, with no reference to the Cr.P.C. whatsoever C An explicit standalone chapter of the Cr.P.C. titled 'Anticipatory Bail' D The inherent/wider jurisdiction of the High Court and Sessions Court under provisions such as Section 498
249. Question 249 of 250

     Which of the following best distinguishes Chapter VIII proceedings from an ordinary criminal trial?

     A Chapter VIII proceedings cannot involve a Magistrate at all B Chapter VIII proceedings always result in the death penalty C Chapter VIII proceedings focus on preventing future conduct rather than punishing a specific completed offence D Chapter VIII proceedings are identical in every respect to a Sessions trial
250. Question 250 of 250

     Section 147 specifically deals with disputes as to the right of use of:

     A Land or water B A copyrighted work C A patent D A trademark

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