Q1 Code of Criminal Procedure A woman alleged to have been subjected to rape is to be medically examined. Under Section 184 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, the registered medical practitioner shall forward the report of the examination to the investigating officer within -
A seven days. B twenty-four hours. C three days. D fifteen days.
Q2 Code of Criminal Procedure A police officer makes an arrest in connection with an offence punishable with imprisonment which may extend up to seven years. As regards the requirement of notice of appearance instead of arrest, the relevant provision of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 is -
A Section 41. B Section 47. C Section 58. D Section 35.
Q3 Code of Criminal Procedure In a case where investigation relates to an offence of rape punishable under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the investigation shall, as per Section 193 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, be completed within -
A ninety days from the date of arrest of the accused. B two months from the date on which the information was recorded. C three months from the date of registration of the FIR. D six months from the date of the offence.
Q4 Code of Criminal Procedure After the recording of a confession or statement, a Magistrate proposing to forward an accused for further detention beyond fifteen days. Which of the following statements regarding default bail under Section 187 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 is INCORRECT?
A The detention period during investigation is sixty days where the offence is not punishable with death, life imprisonment or imprisonment for ten years or more. B On expiry of the prescribed period, the accused is entitled to be released on bail if he is prepared to and does furnish bail. C The total period of detention pending investigation may in every case be extended up to one hundred and eighty days at the discretion of the Magistrate. D An accused released on default bail shall be deemed to be released under the provisions of the Chapter relating to bail.
Q5 Code of Criminal Procedure A convict under sentence of death wishes to make a mercy petition to the Governor or the President. The procedure and timelines relating to such a petition are now expressly provided under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in -
A Section 472. B Section 458. C Section 480. D Section 453.
Q6 Code of Criminal Procedure Under Section 173 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, information relating to the commission of a cognizable offence may be given to the officer in charge of a police station -
A only after obtaining the prior permission of the jurisdictional Magistrate. B only at the police station within whose local jurisdiction the offence is committed. C irrespective of the area where the offence is committed, thereby recognising the registration of a 'Zero FIR'. D only where the offence is punishable with imprisonment for three years or more.
Q7 Code of Criminal Procedure Where information relating to a cognizable offence that is punishable for three years or more but less than seven years is received, the officer in charge of the police station may, with the prior permission of an officer not below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police, conduct a preliminary enquiry under Section 173(3) BNSS to ascertain a prima facie case. Within what period must such preliminary enquiry be conducted?
A Within twenty-one days. B Within fourteen days. C Within thirty days. D Within seven days.
Q8 Code of Criminal Procedure A person is accused of a cognizable offence punishable with imprisonment which may extend to five years. Section 35(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, requires the police officer, where arrest is not required, to -
A release the person only on furnishing a bond with two sureties. B issue a notice directing the person to appear before him or at such place as specified. C obtain the written permission of the Superintendent of Police before proceeding. D produce the person before the nearest Magistrate within twenty-four hours.
Q9 Code of Criminal Procedure Section 35(7) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, prohibits the arrest of a person who is infirm or above sixty years of age, in respect of an offence punishable with imprisonment for less than three years, except -
A with the prior permission of the jurisdictional Judicial Magistrate of the first class. B with the prior permission of an officer not below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police. C with the prior permission of the Superintendent of Police. D without any prior permission, as the safeguard does not apply to cognizable offences.
Q10 Code of Criminal Procedure Under Section 187 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, the maximum aggregate period of detention in police custody that a Magistrate may authorise for an accused person is -
A fifteen days, which may be sought in whole or in parts within the initial forty or sixty days of investigation. B seven days. C thirty days in the whole. D ten days.
