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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. Federal Government
- B. Provincial Government
- C. Both A and B
- D. All of above
Explanation: The statutory definition combines the Federal Government and the relevant Provincial Government, depending on the context in which the…
Correct answer: Both A and B- A. Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997
- B. Arms Ordinance, 1965
- C. Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
- D. All of above
Explanation: The term “fire-arms” is defined under the Arms Ordinance, 1965, rather than being independently defined in the Anti-Terrorism Act or the…
Correct answer: Arms Ordinance, 1965- A. 11 of the Anti-Terrorism Act
- B. 12 of the Anti-Terrorism Act
- C. 13 of the Anti-Terrorism Act
- D. None of above
Explanation: Section 2(e) uses the definition of an Anti-Terrorism Court by referring to the court established under section 13.
Correct answer: 13 of the Anti-Terrorism Act- A. Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
- B. Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
- C. Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898
- D. None of above
Explanation: In the Anti-Terrorism Act, “Code” adopts the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, because prosecutions under the Act use criminal procedure…
Correct answer: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898- A. Army
- B. Air Force
- C. Navel and Reserves Forces
- D. All of above
Explanation: The statutory meaning of “Armed Forces” covers the Army, Navy, Air Force and reserve forces.
Correct answer: All of above- A. Specific areas of Pakistan
- B. Whole of Pakistan
- C. Whole of Pakistan except Northern Areas
- D. None of above
Explanation: Section 1 gives the Anti-Terrorism Act territorial application throughout Pakistan.
Correct answer: Whole of Pakistan- A. 38
- B. 39
- C. 40
- D. 41
Explanation: The Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 runs through section 40, although later amendments have inserted additional lettered provisions within its…
Correct answer: 40- A. Fire arms
- B. Explosive substance
- C. Incriminating
- D. All of above
Explanation: The described automatic, semi-automatic and bolt-action handguns, rifles and shotguns fall within the statutory definition of “firearms.”…
Correct answer: Fire arms- A. Terrorism
- B. Terrorist
- C. Both (a) and (b)
- D. None of above
Explanation: Section 2(y) defines “terrorist,” the person or entity associated with terrorist conduct; “terrorism” itself is defined separately in…
Correct answer: Terrorist- A. Section 2(u)
- B. Section 2(v)
- C. Section 2(w)
- D. None of above
Explanation: The definition of “sectarian” appears in section 2(u) and concerns promotion of a religious sect or sects in a bigoted or prejudicial…
Correct answer: Section 2(u)- A. Pakistan penal Code
- B. Code of Criminal Procedure
- C. Qanun-e-Shahadat
- D. None of above
Explanation: For the Anti-Terrorism Act, “public servant” has the meaning assigned by section 21 of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860.
Correct answer: Pakistan penal Code- A. Kidnapping
- B. Kidnapping for ransom
- C. Meeting
- D. None of above
Explanation: Section 2(n) specifically defines “kidnapping for ransom,” which is narrower than kidnapping generally and is central to the Act’s…
Correct answer: Kidnapping for ransom- A. Hostage-taking
- B. Hijacking
- C. Both (a) and (b)
- D. None of above
Explanation: Section 2(m) specifically defines hostage-taking under the Anti-Terrorism Act.
Correct answer: Hostage-taking- A. Grievous hurt or injury
- B. Minor hurt or injury
- C. Slightest harm
- D. All of above
Explanation: The description covers grievous hurt or injury, including serious bodily harm and severe loss, damage or destruction of property.
Correct answer: Grievous hurt or injury- A. Debt
- B. Fine
- C. Loan
- D. All of above
Explanation: A fine is a pecuniary penalty fixed by the court after considering the facts and circumstances of the case.
Correct answer: Fine- A. Fifteen years
- B. Seventeen years
- C. Eighteen years
- D. None of above
Explanation: Under the Anti-Terrorism Act, a child is a person who has not attained eighteen years of age at the time of the offence.
Correct answer: Eighteen years- A. Frontier Constabulary, Frontier Crops
- B. Pakistan Cost Guard, Pakistan Rangers
- C. Both A and B
- D. None of above
Explanation: The statutory meaning of civil armed forces includes the Frontier Constabulary, Frontier Corps, Pakistan Coast Guards and Pakistan…
Correct answer: Both A and B- A. 1
- B. 2
- C. 3
- D. 4
Explanation: Section 2 of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 is the interpretation section containing the Act’s definitions.
Correct answer: 2- A. 16th August, 1997
- B. 16th September, 1997
- C. 16 October, 1997
- D. None of above
Explanation: The Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 received presidential assent on 16 August 1997. This is distinct from later dates of publication or amendments.
Correct answer: 16th August, 1997- A. Applicable to Ofence Against Property Ordinance
- B. Not applicable to Offence Against Property Ordinance, 1979
- C. Both (a) and (b)
- D. None of above
Explanation: The Criminal Procedure Code applies to proceedings under the Offences Against Property Ordinance, 1979, subject to any provisions of the…
Correct answer: Applicable to Ofence Against Property Ordinance