Q1 Code of Criminal Procedure The withdrawal from prosecution by a Public Prosecutor, with the consent of the Court, is governed under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, by -
A Section 360. B Section 482. C Section 258. D Section 321.
Q2 Code of Criminal Procedure Section 530 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, provides that all trials, inquiries and proceedings, including the recording of evidence and examination of witnesses -
A may be held electronically only with the prior sanction of the High Court in each case. B may be held in electronic mode by use of audio-video electronic means. C may be held electronically only in appeals and revisions, not in trials. D must be conducted only in the physical presence of the accused and witnesses.
Q3 Code of Criminal Procedure In a warrant case instituted on a police report under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, the Magistrate, if he finds the charge against the accused to be groundless after considering the police report and documents, shall -
A acquit the accused. B discharge the accused, recording his reasons for doing so. C commit the case to the Court of Session. D stay the proceedings indefinitely.
Q4 Code of Criminal Procedure Section 346 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, empowers a Court to postpone or adjourn proceedings, but provides that no Court shall remand an accused person to custody under this section for a term exceeding -
A seven days at a time. B sixty days at a time. C thirty days at a time. D fifteen days at a time.
Q5 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 irrespective of the area where the offence is committed, the provision thus statutorily recognising the concept of a "Zero FIR". For a cognizable offence punishable with imprisonment for three years or more but less than seven years, the officer in charge may, with the prior permission of an officer not below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police, conduct a preliminary enquiry which shall be completed within -
A twenty-one days B seven days C fourteen days D thirty days
Q6 Code of Criminal Procedure Which of the following statements as to police custody under Section 187 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 is untrue?
A The total period of detention authorised by the Magistrate in custody otherwise than in police custody may extend to ninety days where the offence is punishable with death, imprisonment for life or imprisonment for not less than ten years. B The fifteen days of police custody may be sought in parts during the initial period of detention rather than only at the very beginning. C On expiry of the maximum period of detention without filing of the report, the accused is entitled to be released on bail if he is prepared to and does furnish bail. D The total period of detention in custody otherwise than police custody is in every case limited to sixty days irrespective of the gravity of the offence.
Q7 Code of Criminal Procedure A private complaint is filed before a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class. As per the proviso to Section 223(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, the Magistrate -
A shall not take cognizance of an offence without giving the accused an opportunity of being heard. B must in every case order investigation by the police before taking cognizance. C may take cognizance at once and issue process without any further formality. D can take cognizance only after committing the case to the Court of Session.
Q8 Code of Criminal Procedure In a case instituted on a police report, Section 230 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 requires the Magistrate to furnish, free of cost, copies of the police report and connected documents to the accused (and to the victim where represented by an advocate) -
A within seven days from the date of filing of the police report. B within thirty days from the date of cognizance. C without delay, and in no case beyond fourteen days from the date of production or appearance of the accused. D only after the charge has been framed.
Q9 Code of Criminal Procedure Under Section 35(7) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, no arrest shall be made without the prior permission of an officer not below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police where the offence is punishable with imprisonment for less than three years and the person to be arrested -
A is a woman. B is a public servant. C is a first-time offender. D is infirm or is above sixty years of age.
Q10 Code of Criminal Procedure Section 479 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 places a limit on the maximum period for which an undertrial prisoner may be detained. Where the person is a first-time offender (never previously convicted of any offence), he shall be released on bond by the court if he has undergone detention for -
A one-third of the maximum period of imprisonment specified for the offence. B the entire maximum period of imprisonment specified for the offence. C one-half of the maximum period of imprisonment specified for the offence. D one-fourth of the maximum period of imprisonment specified for the offence.
