CLEAN : Appeal opens against acquittal of Briton convicted in Daniel Pearl killing

CLEAN : Appeal opens against acquittal of Briton convicted in Daniel Pearl killing

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9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses a legal case involving Amado Mar and others, who were initially convicted and sentenced to death and life imprisonment. The High Court later acquitted them, leading to an appeal in the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court raised questions about the evidence of conspiracy, as a key witness denied any conspiracy was planned in the meeting in question.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the initial trial for Amado Mar Shake and the other accused?

They were sentenced to community service.

They were convicted and sentenced to death and life imprisonment.

They were fined.

They were acquitted.

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What was the decision of the High Court regarding the accused?

The High Court upheld the initial conviction.

The High Court acquitted the accused.

The High Court increased the sentence.

The High Court ordered a retrial.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which court is currently handling the challenge to the High Court's judgment?

The District Court

The Supreme Court

The Court of Appeals

The Magistrate's Court

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What specific question did the Supreme Court raise about the indictment?

The jurisdiction of the trial court

The credibility of the witnesses

The evidence of consideration for the conspiracy charge

The legality of the arrest

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the witness claim about the meeting where the conspiracy was alleged to have taken place?

The meeting was held in secret.

No conspiracy was discussed.

The meeting was canceled.

The conspiracy was planned in detail.