1. : A Magistrate of the first class can pass a sentence of imprisonment for a term up to: (Hint: From Section 32(2))
(A) 5 years
(B) 2 years
(C) 3 years
(D) 1 year
2. : A Magistrate of the second class can pass a sentence of imprisonment for a term up to: (Hint: From Section 32(2))
(A) 1 year
(B) 6 months
(C) 3 years
(D) 2 years
3. : A Magistrate of the third class can pass a sentence of imprisonment for a term up to: (Hint: From Section 32(2))
(A) 6 months
(B) 1 month
(C) 2 months
(D) 3 months
4. : The power to try summary cases is provided in: (Hint: From Chapter XXII – Sections 260 to 265)
(A) Chapter XX
(B) Chapter XXII (Sections 260–265)
(C) Chapter XXI
(D) Chapter XVIII
5. : “Anticipatory Bail” is granted under: (Hint: From Section 498)
(A) Section 496
(B) Section 497
(C) Section 498
(D) Section 561-A
6. : “Interim Bail” is granted under the inherent powers of the High Court provided in: (Hint: From Section 561-A)
(A) Section 561-A
(B) Section 190
(C) Section 498
(D) Section 154
7. : A “Bailable” offence is defined in: (Hint: From Section 4(1)(b))
(A) Section 4(1)(a)
(B) Section 4(1)(d)
(C) Section 4(1)(b)
(D) Section 4(2)
8. : A “Non-Bailable” offence is defined in: (Hint: From Section 4(1)(c))
(A) Section 5(2)
(B) Section 154
(C) Section 4(1)(c)
(D) Section 190
9. : The maximum period for which an undertrial prisoner can be detained is: (Hint: From Section 497(1))
(A) Full sentence of the offence
(B) 1 year
(C) Half of the maximum sentence of the offence
(D) Until conviction
10. : The process of compelling the appearance of a person in court through a formal order is called: (Hint: From Chapter VI)
(A) Warrant
(B) Proclamation
(C) Summons (Chapter VI)
(D) Notice
11. : A “Cognizable” offence is one where: (Hint: From Section 4(f))
(A) Warrant is always required
(B) Bail is not allowed
(C) A police officer can arrest without a warrant
(D) Arrest requires court order
12. : A “Complaint” is defined in: (Hint: From Section 4(1)(h))
(A) Section 190
(B) Section 4(1)(h)
(C) Section 154
(D) Section 173
13. : The “First Information Report (FIR)” is defined in: (Hint: From Section 154)
(A) Section 154
(B) Section 190
(C) Section 173
(D) Section 200
14. : The power to take cognizance of an offence upon a complaint is provided in: (Hint: From Section 190(1)(a))
(A) Section 200
(B) Section 154
(C) Section 190(1)(a)
(D) Section 4
15. : The process of framing a “Charge” against an accused is provided in: (Hint: From Chapter XIX – Sections 221 to 240)
(A) Chapter XIX (Sections 221–240)
(B) Chapter XXII
(C) Section 190
(D) Section 173
16. : The power to issue “Maintenance Orders” for wives and children is provided in: (Hint: From Section 488)
(A) Section 125
(B) Section 488
(C) Section 491
(D) Section 561-A
17. : The inherent powers of the High Court to make orders for securing the ends of justice are provided in: (Hint: From Section 561-A)
(A) Section 526
(B) Section 498
(C) Section 561-A
(D) Section 154
18. : The process of “Arrest without Warrant” by a police officer is primarily governed by: (Hint: From Section 54)
(A) Section 54
(B) Section 151
(C) Section 498
(D) Section 190
19. : The provision for “Plea of Guilty” in a trial before a Magistrate is provided in: (Hint: From Section 243(1))
(A) Section 244
(B) Section 173
(C) Section 243(1)
(D) Section 249
20. : The power to transfer cases from one court to another is provided in: (Hint: From Section 526)
(A) Section 526
(B) Section 154
(C) Section 498
(D) Section 243