Section 109 – CrPC 1898 (Chapter 8 PART IV PREVENTION OF OFFENCES)

1. Under Section 109, who is empowered to take security for good behaviour from vagrants and suspected persons?

(A) Magistrate of the Second Class

(B) District Police Officer

(C) Sessions Judge

(D) Magistrate of the First Class

2. What is the maximum period for which a bond for good behaviour can be ordered under Section 109?

(A) One year

(B) Two years

(C) Three years

(D) Five years

3. Which of the following situations allows a Magistrate to act under Section 109(a)?

(A) A person conceals his presence to avoid paying taxes

(B) A person is taking precautions to conceal his presence with intent to commit an offence

(C) A person travels without an identity card

(D) A person changes his residence frequently

4. What kind of person can be proceeded against under Section 109(b)?

(A) A person without ostensible means of subsistence

(B) A wealthy businessman

(C) A licensed professional

(D) A government servant

5. What must a suspected person do when called upon under Section 109?

(A) Leave the jurisdiction immediately

(B) Execute a bond with sureties for good behaviour

(C) Submit a written apology

(D) Pay a fine to the Magistrate

6. What is the main objective of Section 109 proceedings?

(A) To punish the offender for an offence already committed

(B) To control migration between districts

(C) To recover fines for public nuisance

(D) To ensure preventive action against persons likely to commit offences

7. Under Section 109, what can the Magistrate require from a person who fails to give a satisfactory account of himself?

(A) To report to the police daily

(B) To execute a bond with sureties for good behaviour

(C) To leave the area within 24 hours

(D) To pay a cash security deposit