Rights of the Accused in Trials

Rights of the Accused in Trials

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Law, Moral Science

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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Dr. Priya Supaha discusses the rights of accused persons in India, emphasizing the importance of these rights during inquiry, investigation, and trial. Key rights include being presented before a magistrate within 24 hours, accessing documents like FIRs, protection against unlawful searches, the right to bail, presenting evidence, and receiving legal aid. The video also covers the right to a fair trial, protection against double jeopardy, and self-incrimination. The video concludes with a call to subscribe and follow on social media.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of understanding the rights of an accused person during legal proceedings?

To increase the number of convictions

To expedite the trial process

To protect the accused from unfair treatment

To ensure the accused is proven guilty

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Within how many hours must an accused be presented before a magistrate after arrest?

12 hours

24 hours

72 hours

48 hours

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which document is an accused entitled to receive as part of their rights?

The police officer's diary

The judge's personal notes

The First Information Report (FIR)

The prosecutor's strategy

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is required for the police to conduct a search of an accused person's home?

A written confession

A verbal agreement

A search warrant

A public announcement

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of bail is most commonly applied for by an accused?

Anticipatory bail

Interim bail

Bail by bond

Permanent bail

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Under what condition can an accused be discharged during a trial?

If the accused confesses

If the accused requests it

If the trial is delayed

If evidence shows the accused is not guilty

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What right does an accused have if they cannot afford a defense lawyer?

The right to choose the judge

The right to be provided a state-appointed lawyer

The right to delay the trial

The right to represent themselves

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