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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. Additional Inspector
- B. Deputy Inspector General
- C. Senior Superintendent
- D. None of the above
Explanation: A City Police Officer heads the police of a city district’s general police area and must not be below the rank of Deputy Inspector…
Correct answer: Deputy Inspector General882. The term "Administration" is defined in Article 2 Sub-Article ___________ of the Police Order, 2002?
- A. (i)
- B. (ii)
- C. (iii)
- D. None of the above
Explanation: “Administration” is defined at Article 2, sub-Article I of the Police Order, 2002.
Correct answer: (i)- A. President of Pakistan
- B. Chief Executive of Pakistan
- C. Prime Minister of Pakistan
- D. None of the above
Explanation: The Police Order, 2002 was promulgated by the Chief Executive of Pakistan through the legal framework then in force.
Correct answer: Chief Executive of Pakistan884. Section 33, of the National Accountability Ordinance, 1999 deals with transfer of_______________?
- A. Proceedings pending before a Court under Ehtesab Act, 1997 to any Civil Court
- B. Proceedings pending before a Court under Ehtesab Act, 1997 to Court established under National Accountability Ordinance
- C. Both A and B
- D. None of above
Explanation: Section 33 transfers proceedings pending under the Ehtesab Act, 1997 to the courts established under the National Accountability…
Correct answer: Proceedings pending before a Court under Ehtesab Act, 1997 to Court established under National Accountability Ordinance885. Section 36, of the National Accountability Ordinance, 1999 provided immunity to_______________?
- A. Federal Government
- B. Chairman NAB
- C. Any member of NAB
- D. All of above
Explanation: Section 36 protects the Federal Government, the Chairman NAB and NAB members from legal proceedings for acts done in good faith under the…
Correct answer: All of above- A. Arrears of land revenue
- B. Fine
- C. Special cost
- D. None of above
Explanation: Amounts payable under the National Accountability Ordinance or ordered by the court are recovered as arrears of land revenue, a statutory…
Correct answer: Arrears of land revenue- A. Thirty days
- B. Sixty days
- C. Ninety days
- D. None of above
Explanation: Section 32 requires appeals filed before the High Court against a final judgment or order to be finally disposed of within thirty days.
Correct answer: Thirty days- A. Ten days
- B. Twenty days
- C. Thirty days
- D. None of above
Explanation: An appeal against an Accountability Court order under section 32 must be filed within ten days.
Correct answer: Ten days- A. 31-E
- B. 31-F
- C. 32
- D. None of above
Explanation: Section 32 is the provision dealing with appeals and revision under the National Accountability Ordinance.
Correct answer: 32- A. President
- B. Chairman NAB
- C. Court
- D. State Bank of Pakistan
Explanation: Section 31-C requires prior approval of the State Bank of Pakistan before cognizance is taken against a bank or financial-institution…
Correct answer: State Bank of Pakistan- A. 31-A
- B. 31-B
- C. 31-C
- D. 31-D
Explanation: Section 31-B deals with withdrawal from prosecution under the National Accountability Ordinance.
Correct answer: 31-B- A. Abscondence from prison
- B. Abscondence from Courts
- C. Abscondence to avoid from service of warrants
- D. None of above
Explanation: Section 31-A concerns abscondence to avoid service of warrants, not merely escaping from prison or appearing before a court.
Correct answer: Abscondence to avoid from service of warrants- A. On oath
- B. Without oath
- C. Both A and B
- D. None of above
Explanation: Section 29 makes the accused a competent defence witness and specifically permits evidence on oath.
Correct answer: On oath- A. Apply to the persons appointed in NAB
- B. Not apply to the persons appointed in NAB
- C. Both A and B
- D. None of above
Explanation: Section 28(d) excludes the application of the Civil Servants Act, 1973 to persons appointed in NAB.
Correct answer: Not apply to the persons appointed in NAB- A. Appointment of Chairman NAB
- B. Appointment of Co-Chairman NAB
- C. Appointment of member of the staff ans officers of the NAB
- D. All of above
Explanation: Section 28 deals with the appointment of officers and members of the staff of the National Accountability Bureau.
Correct answer: Appointment of member of the staff ans officers of the NAB- A. Power to fine
- B. Power to seek assistance
- C. Both A and B
- D. None of above
Explanation: Section 27 empowers NAB to seek assistance from specified authorities and agencies in performing its functions.
Correct answer: Power to seek assistance- A. Fully
- B. Conditionally
- C. Both A and B
- D. None of above
Explanation: Section 26-A permits the Chairman NAB to grant pardon either wholly or subject to conditions, in accordance with the statutory…
Correct answer: Both A and B- A. Re-investigation
- B. Re-trial
- C. Tender of pardon
- D. Release of accused
Explanation: Section 26 concerns the tender of pardon to a person connected with an offence, generally to obtain evidence against other participants.
Correct answer: Tender of pardon- A. Governor State Bank
- B. Chairman Conciliation Committee
- C. Court
- D. None of above
Explanation: Under section 25-A(f), the Chairman NAB may release the accused after the repayment undertaking is given, but this requires approval of…
Correct answer: Court- A. Conciliation Committee
- B. Chairman NAB
- C. Trial Court
- D. None of above
Explanation: Section 25-A(d) deals with the conclusion of a reference through the Conciliation Committee.
Correct answer: Conciliation Committee