Q1 Code of Criminal Procedure A confession of an accused is sought to be recorded during investigation. Under Section 183 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, such a confession -
A is valid only if recorded by the Magistrate who will try the case. B may be recorded by an Executive Magistrate of the district. C may be recorded by any police officer empowered with the powers of a Magistrate. D may be recorded by any Metropolitan or Judicial Magistrate, but never by a police officer howsoever empowered.
Q2 Code of Criminal Procedure In a trial, the accused seeks repeated adjournments. Under Section 346 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, where the circumstances are beyond the control of a party, the number of adjournments the Court may grant is limited to -
A an unlimited number, subject to costs. B not more than two adjournments, after hearing objections and for reasons recorded in writing. C not more than three adjournments. D one adjournment only.
Q3 Code of Criminal Procedure Investigation in relation to an offence of rape punishable under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, has been initiated. Under Section 193 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, such investigation shall be completed within -
A ninety days from the date of recording of the information. B two months from the date of recording of the information. C thirty days from the date of arrest of the accused. D six months from the date of recording of the information.
Q4 Code of Criminal Procedure After the conclusion of arguments in a warrant trial, the Magistrate proposes to pronounce judgment. Under Section 258 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, the judgment shall ordinarily be pronounced within thirty days, extendable for recorded reasons to a maximum of -
A ninety days. B fifteen days. C sixty days. D forty-five days.
Q5 Code of Criminal Procedure An accused has been declared a proclaimed offender who has absconded to evade trial with no immediate prospect of arrest. Under Section 356 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, the Court -
A must stay all proceedings until the accused is arrested. B can try him in absentia only with the prior sanction of the High Court. C shall acquit the accused for want of his presence. D may proceed with the inquiry, trial or judgment in his absence, providing him an advocate at State expense if he is unrepresented.
Q6 Code of Criminal Procedure A convict under sentence of death whose appeal has been dismissed by the Supreme Court wishes to seek mercy. Under Section 472 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, the convict or his legal heir or relative may file a mercy petition within -
A fifteen days from the date of dismissal. B ninety days from confirmation of the sentence. C thirty days from the date the Superintendent of jail informs him of the dismissal. D sixty days from the date of the order of the Supreme Court.
Q7 Code of Criminal Procedure Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, the obligation to prepare and notify a Witness Protection Scheme for the State is cast by Section 398 upon -
A the State Government. B the High Court of the State. C the Director General of Police. D the District and Sessions Judge.
Q8 Code of Criminal Procedure A police station receives information disclosing the commission of a cognizable offence punishable with four years' imprisonment. Before registering an FIR, the station house officer wishes to first ascertain whether a prima facie case exists. Under Section 173(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, such a preliminary enquiry -
A may be conducted with prior permission of an officer not below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police, and must be completed within fourteen days. B is permissible only for offences punishable with seven years or more, within thirty days. C may be conducted at the discretion of the SHO alone, with no time limit. D is prohibited in every cognizable offence, FIR being mandatory in all cases.
Q9 Code of Criminal Procedure A woman approaches a police station in Ernakulam to report a cognizable offence that was actually committed in Kollam district. The SHO declines to register the FIR, citing want of territorial jurisdiction. In light of Section 173(1) of the BNSS, 2023, the SHO's refusal is -
A incorrect, because Section 173(1) mandates registration irrespective of the area where the offence is committed (Zero FIR). B correct, since the FIR must be lodged only at the police station having local jurisdiction over the place of occurrence. C incorrect, but only if the offence is punishable with death or life imprisonment. D correct, unless the informant first obtains a transfer order from the Magistrate.
Q10 Code of Criminal Procedure An infirm person aged sixty-five years is sought to be arrested in connection with a cognizable offence punishable with imprisonment of less than three years. Under the proviso to Section 35 of the BNSS, 2023, such an arrest -
A is wholly prohibited, irrespective of any permission. B can be made by any police officer without any prior approval. C shall be made only after obtaining prior permission of an officer not below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police. D requires the prior sanction of the jurisdictional Judicial Magistrate.
