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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.
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- A. Borstal institutions
- B. Borstal buses
- C. Jails
- D. None of above
Explanation: Section 2(a) defines “Borstal institution,” an institution intended for the detention and rehabilitation of juvenile offenders.
Correct answer: Borstal institutions- A. 1st of June, 2000
- B. 1st of July, 2000
- C. 1st of August, 2002
- D. None of above
Explanation: The Juvenile Justice System Ordinance, 2000 was promulgated on 1 July 2000.
Correct answer: 1st of July, 2000- A. Provincial
- B. Federal
- C. Local
- D. None of above
Explanation: Section 15 authorizes the Provincial Government to make rules for carrying out the purposes of the Ordinance.
Correct answer: Provincial- A. 14
- B. 15
- C. Both (a) and (b)
- D. None of above
Explanation: Section 14 is the saving provision, stating that the Ordinance operates in addition to, and not in derogation of, other laws in force.
Correct answer: 14- A. Appeal against conviction order
- B. Appeal against acquittal order
- C. Both A and B
- D. None of above
Explanation: Section 13(2) permits an appeal against an acquittal order passed by a Juvenile Court.
Correct answer: Appeal against acquittal order- A. Fifteen days
- B. Twenty days
- C. Thirty days
- D. None of above
Explanation: An appeal against acquittal may be filed within thirty days by the Provincial Government or an aggrieved person.
Correct answer: Thirty days- A. 12
- B. 13
- C. 14
- D. None of above
Explanation: Appeals are governed by section 13 of the Juvenile Justice System Ordinance.
Correct answer: 13368. Section 10, sub section ____________ of the Juvenile Justice System Ordinance, deals with bail?
- A. {1)
- B. {2}
- C. {3}
- D. All of above
Explanation: Section 10(3) contains the specific bail treatment for a child under fifteen accused of an offence punishable with less than ten years'…
Correct answer: {3}- A. Guardian of the child
- B. concern Probation Officer
- C. Both A and B
- D. None of above
Explanation: On a child's arrest, the officer in charge must promptly inform both the child's guardian and the concerned Probation Officer.
Correct answer: Both A and B- A. Character
- B. Educational
- C. Social and moral background
- D. All of above
Explanation: The Probation Officer assists the Juvenile Court by reporting on the child's character, education, and social and moral background.
Correct answer: All of above- A. The Juvenile Court
- B. Provincial Government
- C. Federal Government
- D. None of above
Explanation: The proceedings of a Juvenile Court receive special privacy protection, so their publication requires permission from the Juvenile Court…
Correct answer: The Juvenile Court- A. Conducting inquiry
- B. Meical report
- C. Both A and B
- D. None of above
Explanation: The court may inquire into the child's age and consider a medical examination report when determining it.
Correct answer: Both A and B- A. Interim orders of Juvenile Court
- B. Determination of age of child offender
- C. Determination of age of victim
- D. None of above
Explanation: Section 7 is the age-determination provision: it guides the Juvenile Court in deciding whether the person before it is a child.
Correct answer: Determination of age of child offender- A. Pakistan Penal Code
- B. Constitution of Pakistan
- C. Code of Criminal Procedure Code
- D. Any other Special Law upon demand of accusedSend Money Overseas
Explanation: Section 6 makes the Code of Criminal Procedure the procedural framework for the Juvenile Court, subject to the special provisions of the…
Correct answer: Code of Criminal Procedure Code- A. Trial of chile with adults
- B. Trial of child with child
- C. Both (a) and (b)
- D. None of above
Explanation: The general rule separates a child’s trial from an adult’s trial, but section 5(2) permits the exception where the Juvenile Court…
Correct answer: Trial of chile with adults- A. Any Session Judge
- B. Any Additional Session Judge
- C. Judicial Magistrate of first class
- D. All of above
Explanation: The Juvenile Court may be presided over by a Sessions Judge, an Additional Sessions Judge, or a Judicial Magistrate of the first class.
Correct answer: All of above- A. Federal Government
- B. Provincial Government
- C. Both A and B
- D. None of above
Explanation: Section 4 places the establishment of Juvenile Courts with the Provincial Government.
Correct answer: Provincial Government- A. Legal assistance to State
- B. Legal assistance to Juvenile offender or victim
- C. Legal assistance to women
- D. None of above
Explanation: Section 3 secures legal assistance at State expense for a child accused of an offence, commonly described in these summaries as assistance…
Correct answer: Legal assistance to Juvenile offender or victim- A. 3
- B. 4
- C. 5
- D. None of above
Explanation: The definition of Juvenile Court in section 2(e) points to a court established under section 4.
Correct answer: 4- A. Watchman
- B. Care taker
- C. Cguardian
- D. None of above
Explanation: A parent or other responsible person who has actual care of the child, including a willing relative, is the child’s guardian.
Correct answer: Cguardian