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WorksheetsREVISION: UNDERSTANDING OUR CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 15mins
Public prosecutor is :
One who represents the interests of state
One who investigate crime
Both (a) & (b)
None of these
What term refers to a person who is tried by a court for a crime?
Accused
Fair trial
Lawyer
Detention
What refers to an act that the law defines as a crime?
Detention
Offence
Witness
None of the above
What is the act of keeping the accused in custody by the police?
Cross examine
Detention
FIR
None of the above
For ______offence, the police needs permission of the court to file an FIR.
Cognisable
Non-Cognisable
Criminal
Civil
When a friend or relative lives outside the district ,the time place and venue of custody must be notified by police within ________to ___________hours after arrested.
8 to 19
8 to 10
8 to 12
8 to 14
The ________decides whether the accused person is guilty or innocent on the basis of the evidence presented and in accordance with the Law.
Police
Judge
Public Prosecutor
Advocate
The Supreme Court of India has laid down certain guidelines to be followed by the police and any other investigating agencies during arrest, detention and interrogation known as the _____________________________.
D. K. Basu Guidelines
Malimath Committee Guidelines
Maneka Gandhi Guidelines
None of these
What refers to an act that the law defines as a crime?
Detention
Offence
Witness
None of the above
Open Court refers to:
Court decisions taking place in an open field
Trial is dismissed
Trial is held in public view
Court decisions are to be taken privately
In which Article of the Constitution is Fundamental Right to Life guaranteed?
22
77
72
21
What is the full form of "FIR" ?
Firm Investigation Result
First Information Report
Fast Ionic Reaction
Film Investigation Report
The _____________ has the responsibility to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused person is guilty.
Judge
Defence Lawyer
Prosecutor
Defendant
When someone violates the law, we immediately inform the ____________.
Neighbours
Relatives
Judge
Police
An accused person, whether guilty or not, is decided by the ________________.
Police
Court
Person himself
All of these
Every person has a Fundamental Right to be defended by a lawyer under Article _______.
42
67
45
22
Constitution places a duty upon the State to provide a lawyer to any citizen who is unable to engage one due to poverty or other disability under ________.
Article 39A
Article 22A
Article 43A
Article 67A
Public Prosecutor is ______________.
One who represents the interests of the state
One who investigates crime
Both (a) & (b)
None of these
Police files a chargesheet in the court _______________.
If police arrest a person
If a person is suspected for anything
If a person commits a crime
If the police thinks the evidence points to the guilt of the accused person
A temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money is lodged to guarantee their appearance in court.
Custody
Bail
Jury
Complaint
The Supreme Court of India has laid down certain guidelines to be followed by the police and any other investigating agencies during arrest, detention and interrogation known as the _____________________________.
D. K. Basu Guidelines
Malimath Committee Guidelines
Maneka Gandhi Guidelines
None of these
the branch of government that carries out laws or enforces the laws of the state or country
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
An accused person is decided by :-
Police
Court
Person himself
All of these
Which type of advocate is, who pleads on behalf of the accused person?
Public prosecutor
Defence lawyer
Judge
All of these
Fair trial is the procedure which has been set and followed for the cases to be tried in the courts fairly.
True
False
Maybe
A boy under the age of _______can't be called to police station for questioning
18
15
17
21
Which of the following is not a rule mentioned in the DK Basu Guidelines
Police must wear clear accurate visible identification
Arrest memo must be counter-signed by accused
A friend who lives outside the district should be informed within 12 to 24 hours
None of the above
Tick the options that are the duty/duties of Judge
hear witness
record evidence
arrest the accused
pass the judgement
