Code Of Criminal Procedure - Study Mode

[#1196] Warrant may be issued in lieu or in addition to summons "Recording of reasons in writing" is a condition precedent.
Correct Answer

(A) Is this statement true

[#1197] In which of the following cases, Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure has been held constitutionally valid by the Supreme Court?
Correct Answer

(A) Madhu Limaye v. S. D. M. Mangare

[#1198] The Supreme Court in Rakesh Kumar Paul v. State of Assam held that an accused is entitled to statutory bail (default bail) under Section 167(2)(a) (2) of Code of Criminal Procedure, if the police failed to file the charge-sheet within . . . . . . . . days of his arrest for the offence punishable with 'imprisonment up to . . . . . . . . years'.
Correct Answer

(A) 60 days, 10 years

[#1199] How much amount of monthly maintenance may be awarded in favour of a wife under Section 125 of Criminal Procedure Code?
Correct Answer

(D) Any Amount

Explanation

Solution: Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) in India deals with the provision of maintenance to wives, children, and parents. It empowers a Magistrate to order a husband to pay monthly maintenance to his wife if she is unable to maintain herself. The crucial point is that Section 125 CrPC doesn't specify a fixed upper limit for maintenance . Therefore, the correct answer is Option D: Any Amount . The Magistrate has the discretion to determine the appropriate amount of maintenance based on several factors, including the husband's income, the wife's needs, the standard of living enjoyed during the marriage, and other relevant circumstances. Options A, B, and C are incorrect because they suggest arbitrary and outdated limits that are not reflected in the law. The amount awarded can be significantly higher than a few hundred rupees, depending on the specifics of the case.

[#1200] The powers of Magistrate to order person to give specimen signatures or handwriting has been inserted by Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2005 (25 of 2005) under
Correct Answer

(B) Section 311A

Explanation

Solution: Powers of Magistrate to Order Specimen Signatures or Handwriting Definition: The Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2005 (25 of 2005) introduced provisions allowing a Magistrate to direct any person, including the accused, to provide specimen signatures or handwriting for the purposes of investigation or trial. Correct Answer: Option B: Section 311A Explanation: Section 311A of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973, was inserted by the Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2005. It empowers a Magistrate of First Class to order any person, including the accused, to give a specimen signature or handwriting for the purpose of investigation or proceedings. Key Provisions of Section 311A CrPC: 1. A Magistrate of First Class has the authority to direct a person to provide specimen signatures or handwriting. 2. The order must be made for the purpose of any investigation or trial under the CrPC. 3. This power does not include the collection of thumb impressions. 4. The provision ensures effective investigation by helping forensic analysis and comparison of disputed documents. Since Section 311A explicitly provides for this power, the correct answer is Option B: Section 311A .