Asked in a 1997 paperModerate

As per section 31 of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 a judgment or order passed, or sentence awarded by an Anti-Terrorism Court, subject to the result of an appeal under this Act shall be___________________?

Correct answer: A. Final

  • A. Final
  • B. Preliminary
  • C. Both (a) and (b)
  • D. None of above

Explanation

Section 31 makes the judgment, order or sentence of an Anti-Terrorism Court final, subject to the outcome of an appeal. Thus, an appeal suspends neither its statutory finality nor the qualification attached to it.

Last updated

About Criminal Law

Criminal law identifies offences against the state, persons and property, and explains the requirements of actus reus and mens rea for establishing liability. It also covers stages of crime, abetment, attempt, joint and common intention, general exceptions, criminal responsibility and punishments, distinguishing substantive offences from criminal procedure.

Practise Criminal Law

1,518 free Criminal Law MCQs from Law and Constitution, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.

Exams that ask Law and Constitution questions like this

Law and Constitution is on 2 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.

Related questions