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  • A. 102 Cr.P.C
  • B. 103 Cr.P.C
  • C. 104 Cr.P.C
  • D. None of above

Explanation: Section 103 requires a search to be conducted in the presence of two or more respectable inhabitants of the locality, who may attend and…

Correct answer: 103 Cr.P.C
  • A. None of above
  • B. 88
  • C. 89
  • D. 87

Explanation: Section 87 authorises proclamation against a person who is absconding or concealing himself so that a warrant cannot be executed.

Correct answer: 87
  • A. Warrants of arrest
  • B. Warrants
  • C. Summons
  • D. None of above

Explanation: Section 75 prescribes the form and duration of a warrant of arrest, including its written authority and continuing effect until execution…

Correct answer: Warrants of arrest
  • A. Investigating Officer
  • B. Presiding officer of the Court
  • C. Reader of the Court
  • D. None of above

Explanation: A summons must be written in duplicate and bear the signature and seal of the presiding officer of the issuing Court.

Correct answer: Presiding officer of the Court
  • A. Assistant Sub Inspector
  • B. Sub Inspector
  • C. Station House Officer
  • D. None of above

Explanation: Section 62 places this reporting duty on the officer in charge of the police station, ordinarily the Station House Officer.

Correct answer: Station House Officer
  • A. 24 hours
  • B. 20 hours
  • C. 26 hours
  • D. None of above

Explanation: Section 61 requires production before a Magistrate within 24 hours, excluding the time necessary for the journey from the place of arrest…

Correct answer: 24 hours
  • A. 57
  • B. 59
  • C. 58
  • D. None of above

Explanation: Section 59 permits a private person to arrest someone who, in his presence, commits a non-bailable and cognizable offence, or is a…

Correct answer: 59
  • A. Detectives
  • B. Habitual offenders
  • C. Vagabonds and habitual robbers
  • D. None of above

Explanation: Section 55 authorises arrest of certain vagabonds and habitual robbers when the statutory conditions are met.

Correct answer: Vagabonds and habitual robbers
  • A. None of above
  • B. Be subjected to more restraint than from necessity to prevent his escape
  • C. None of the above
  • D. Not be subjected to more restraint than is necessary to prevent his escape

Explanation: The rule is that an arrested person must not be subjected to more restraint than is necessary to prevent escape.

Correct answer: Not be subjected to more restraint than is necessary to prevent his escape
  • A. Secret place
  • B. Woman
  • C. Government servant
  • D. None of above

Explanation: Section 52 prescribes the mode of searching a woman: the search must be conducted by another woman and with strict regard to decency.

Correct answer: Woman
  • A. Capturing
  • B. None of the above
  • C. Touching
  • D. None of above

Explanation: Under section 46, arrest is ordinarily effected by touching or confining the body of the person, unless the person submits to custody by…

Correct answer: Touching
  • A. None of above
  • B. Imprisonment not exceeding five years
  • C. Imprisonment not exceeding seven years
  • D. Imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years

Explanation: A Magistrate of the first class may impose imprisonment up to three years under the ordinary sentencing limits in section 32.

Correct answer: Imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years
  • A. Various powers of Magistrates
  • B. Various powers of Court Officer
  • C. Various kinds of Magistrate
  • D. None of above

Explanation: The Third Schedule sets out the powers that may be exercised by different classes of Magistrates.

Correct answer: Various powers of Magistrates
  • A. Punishment
  • B. Section
  • C. Offence
  • D. None of above

Explanation: The Second Schedule is arranged as a table, with its second column identifying the offence.

Correct answer: Offence
  • A. 5
  • B. 7
  • C. 8
  • D. None of above

Explanation: The Second Schedule contains eight columns covering the section, offence, punishment, arrestability, process, bail, compounding and the…

Correct answer: 8
  • A. 1910
  • B. 1912
  • C. None of above
  • D. 1914

Explanation: The First Schedule of the Code of Criminal Procedure was repealed in 1914 through the relevant amending legislation.

Correct answer: 1914
  • A. Police
  • B. Magistrate
  • C. Army
  • D. None of above

Explanation: Section 550 authorizes the police to seize property suspected of being stolen or connected with an offence.

Correct answer: Police
  • A. Section 550, Cr.P.C
  • B. Section 544, Cr.P.C
  • C. Section 540, Cr.P.C
  • D. None of above

Explanation: Section 540 gives the court power to summon a material witness or examine a person present, allowing the court to obtain or further…

Correct answer: Section 540, Cr.P.C
  • A. Complainant
  • B. Accused
  • C. None of above
  • D. Both A and B

Explanation: Before making a local inspection under the relevant Cr.P.C. provision, the Magistrate should notify the parties so that the inspection is…

Correct answer: Both A and B
  • A. Session
  • B. High
  • C. None of the above
  • D. None of aboveConsult Local Attorneys

Explanation: Section 528 empowers the Sessions Judge to withdraw a case from a subordinate Magistrate and either try it himself or transfer it to…

Correct answer: Session