Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 Model Test 21 (English) 0% Time limit: 30 minutes. Complete the test within time. āĻ¸āĻŽā§ āĻļā§āĻˇ āĻ§āĻ¨ā§āĻ¯āĻŦāĻžāĻĻāĨ¤ CrPC Model Test 21 (English) Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 Questions: 50 Full Marks: 50 Time: 30 Minutes 1 / 50 Under Section 345(2), "Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property" (Section 420) can be compounded by: A) The state B) The person cheated, with the permission of the Court C) It cannot be compounded D) The police Explanation: According to Section 345 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "The person cheated, with the permission of the Court". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 2 / 50 Under Section 355(1), in cases tried by a Magistrate of the 1st or 2nd class under Chapter XX or XXII, the Magistrate shall make a: A) Video recording B) Word-for-word transcript of the entire proceeding C) Voice recording only D) Memorandum of the substance of the evidence of each witness Explanation: According to Section 355 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "Memorandum of the substance of the evidence of each witness". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 3 / 50 Section 350 allows a succeeding Magistrate to act on evidence recorded by his predecessor. Does this violate the general rule that "he who hears must decide"? A) Yes, it is an exception to that general rule B) No, it strictly follows the rule C) It only applies in civil cases D) It was repealed Explanation: According to Section 350 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "Yes, it is an exception to that general rule". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 4 / 50 Under Section 345, who can compound the offence of "Criminal trespass" (Section 447)? A) The local Chairman B) The person in possession of the property trespassed upon C) The owner of the property, even if not in possession D) The police Explanation: According to Section 345 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "The person in possession of the property trespassed upon". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 5 / 50 If a witness denies the correctness of any part of the evidence when it is read over to him, the Magistrate/Judge may: A) Instead of correcting it, make a memorandum of the objection and add necessary remarks B) Arrest the witness for perjury C) Fine the witness D) Erase the whole testimony Explanation: Under the statutory provisions of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "Instead of correcting it, make a memorandum of the objection and add necessary remarks". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 6 / 50 The requirement that a Criminal Court is an "open Court" (Section 352) ensures: A) That it is held outdoors B) That the media can broadcast live C) That lawyers can leave anytime D) Transparency and public access to trials Explanation: According to Section 352 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "Transparency and public access to trials". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 7 / 50 Under Section 364(1), how must the examination of an accused by a Magistrate/Court be recorded? A) Only a brief summary is needed B) Only the confession part is recorded C) The whole examination, including every question and every answer, shall be recorded in full D) It is not recorded Explanation: According to Section 364 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "The whole examination, including every question and every answer, shall be recorded in full". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 8 / 50 A pardon under Section 337 is tendered to: A) An innocent bystander B) A person supposed to have been directly or indirectly concerned in or privy to the offence C) The investigating officer D) The victim Explanation: According to Section 337 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "A person supposed to have been directly or indirectly concerned in or privy to the offence". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 9 / 50 If an offence is compoundable (Section 345), is the attempt to commit that offence also compoundable? A) Yes, in like manner (if the attempt is itself an offence) B) Only with High Court permission C) Only if no injury occurred D) No Explanation: According to Section 345 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "Yes, in like manner (if the attempt is itself an offence)". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 10 / 50 Under Section 367(2), what must the judgment specify regarding a conviction? A) The prison cell number B) Only the jail time C) The exact fine amount only D) The offence, the section of the Penal Code/law, and the punishment Explanation: According to Section 367 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "The offence, the section of the Penal Code/law, and the punishment". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 11 / 50 What must the Magistrate/Judge certify under his own hand regarding the examination of the accused? A) That it was taken in his presence and hearing and contains a full and true account B) That the accused is guilty C) That the accused had a lawyer D) That the police did not torture him Explanation: Under the statutory provisions of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "That it was taken in his presence and hearing and contains a full and true account". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 12 / 50 Under Section 345(2), "Theft" (Section 379) can be compounded by the owner of the stolen property: A) Without any permission B) It cannot be compounded C) With the permission of the Court D) Only if the value is less than 500 Taka Explanation: According to Section 345 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "With the permission of the Court". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 13 / 50 Under Section 339C(4), if a trial for a bailable offence is not concluded in time, what happens? (Tricky question based on text) A) The case is dismissed B) The accused is sent to the High Court C) Bail is granted (already a right) D) The section specifically mentions release on bail for NON-bailable offences Explanation: According to Section 339C of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "The section specifically mentions release on bail for NON-bailable offences". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 14 / 50 Section 347 applies when a Magistrate of the 1st class realizes he cannot inflict a severe enough punishment. At what stage must he form this opinion? A) Before the trial begins B) After recording the evidence for the prosecution C) During police investigation D) After sentencing Explanation: According to Section 347 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "After recording the evidence for the prosecution". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 15 / 50 The memorandum made under Section 355(1) must be written and signed by the Magistrate: A) By the witness B) With his own hand C) By the public prosecutor D) By his clerk Explanation: According to Section 355 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "With his own hand". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 16 / 50 Under Section 349(1A), if multiple accused are tried together and a 2nd/3rd class Magistrate needs to forward one of them for higher punishment, what must he do with the others? A) Acquittal the others B) Convict and sentence the others himself C) Grant bail to the others D) Forward ALL the accused who are in his opinion guilty to the CJM/1st class Magistrate Explanation: According to Section 349 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "Forward ALL the accused who are in his opinion guilty to the CJM/1st class Magistrate". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 17 / 50 Under Section 363, what must a Sessions Judge or Magistrate record regarding a witness under examination? A) Such remarks (if any) as he thinks material respecting the demeanour of such witness B) The witness's exact age C) The witness's clothing D) The witness's religion Explanation: According to Section 363 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "Such remarks (if any) as he thinks material respecting the demeanour of such witness". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 18 / 50 When evidence is given in English (Section 356(2)) and the accused is not familiar with English, what must form part of the record? A) An authenticated translation of such evidence in the language of the Court B) An audio recording C) A dictionary D) A signed waiver from the accused Explanation: According to Section 356 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "An authenticated translation of such evidence in the language of the Court". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 19 / 50 Which section explicitly states that "No oath shall be administered to the accused"? A) Section 342(4) B) Section 337 C) Section 340 D) Section 345 Explanation: According to Section 342 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "Section 342(4)". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 20 / 50 Under Section 367(3), if the Court is doubtful under which of two sections (or parts) of the Penal Code the offence falls, it shall: A) Pick the lesser charge automatically B) Ask the High Court C) Distinctly express the same, and pass judgment in the alternative D) Acquittal the accused Explanation: According to Section 367 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "Distinctly express the same, and pass judgment in the alternative". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 21 / 50 Under Section 356, in trials before Courts of Session and inquiries under Chapter XII, the evidence of each witness shall be: A) Taken down in writing in the language of the Court by the Magistrate/Judge or under his personal direction B) Kept strictly confidential C) Recorded only if the accused asks for it D) Summarized by the police Explanation: According to Section 356 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "Taken down in writing in the language of the Court by the Magistrate/Judge or under his personal direction". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 22 / 50 According to Section 359, evidence taken under Section 356 or 357 shall ordinarily be taken down in what form? A) In the form of question and answer B) As a bulleted list C) In a shorthand code D) In the form of a narrative Explanation: According to Section 359 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "In the form of a narrative". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 23 / 50 Under Section 368(1), when a person is sentenced to death, what specific direction must the sentence contain? A) That he be hanged by the neck till he is dead B) That he be given lethal injection C) That he be shot D) That he be electrocuted Explanation: According to Section 368 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "That he be hanged by the neck till he is dead". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 24 / 50 If the accused appears by pleader and the evidence is in a language not understood by the pleader, it shall be: A) The pleader's fault B) Interpreted to the pleader C) Grounds for a mistrial D) Ignored Explanation: Under the statutory provisions of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "Interpreted to the pleader". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 25 / 50 An accused absconds after the charge is framed, and the Court orders publication in a daily newspaper under Section 339B(1). This is false because: A) If he absconds AFTER appearance/bail, Section 339B(2) says newspaper publication procedure does NOT apply B) Publication is not required C) He must be published in two newspapers D) The High Court must publish it Explanation: According to Section 339B of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "If he absconds AFTER appearance/bail, Section 339B(2) says newspaper publication procedure does NOT apply". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 26 / 50 A judgment shall be dated and signed by the presiding officer in open Court at the time of pronouncing it. If not written by his own hand, what else must he do? A) Stamp it B) Sign every page of such judgment C) Have the clerk sign it D) Read it thrice Explanation: Under the statutory provisions of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "Sign every page of such judgment". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 27 / 50 Section 348 deals with the trial of persons previously convicted of offences against: A) Marriage B) Human Body C) State security D) Coinage, stamp-law or property (Chapter XII or XVII) Explanation: According to Section 348 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "Coinage, stamp-law or property (Chapter XII or XVII)". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 28 / 50 Under Section 351, a person attending court is detained and added as an accused. Do the witnesses need to be re-heard for this newly added person? A) No, the old testimonies apply to him automatically B) Only if the prosecutor agrees C) Only if the new person pays a fee D) Yes, the proceedings must commence afresh and witnesses re-heard Explanation: According to Section 351 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "Yes, the proceedings must commence afresh and witnesses re-heard". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 29 / 50 Under Section 357, who may direct that evidence be taken down by the Sessions Judge or Magistrate in his mother-tongue? A) The High Court Division B) The District Magistrate C) The Government D) The Supreme Court Explanation: According to Section 357 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "The Government". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 30 / 50 Can a 2nd class Magistrate try a case involving an offence punishable with 7 years imprisonment? A) Yes, but he can only fine the accused B) Yes, if the accused consents C) No, if he thinks a severe punishment is needed, he must forward it under Section 349 D) Yes Explanation: According to Section 349 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "No, if he thinks a severe punishment is needed, he must forward it under Section 349". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 31 / 50 Under Section 361(1), whenever evidence is given in a language not understood by the accused who is present in person, it shall be: A) Ignored if his lawyer understands it B) Interpreted to him in open Court in a language understood by him C) Translated and mailed to him D) Summarized for him at the end of the trial Explanation: According to Section 361 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "Interpreted to him in open Court in a language understood by him". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 32 / 50 Who must sign the record of the accused's examination under Section 364(2) when it is made conformable to the truth? A) The accused AND the Magistrate or Judge B) Only the Magistrate/Judge C) The police D) Only the accused Explanation: According to Section 364 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "The accused AND the Magistrate or Judge". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 33 / 50 If the judgment is an acquittal (Section 367(4)), it shall state the offence and direct that the accused be: A) Fined B) Exiled C) Set at liberty D) Put on probation Explanation: According to Section 367 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "Set at liberty". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 34 / 50 If the accused is convicted of an offence punishable with death or transportation for life, what MUST the Court state in its judgment under Section 367(5)? A) The executioner's name B) The reasons for the sentence awarded C) The date of execution D) An apology to the family Explanation: According to Section 367 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "The reasons for the sentence awarded". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 35 / 50 If evidence under Section 356 is NOT taken down in writing by the Magistrate or Sessions Judge himself, he must: A) Fire his clerk B) Let the defense lawyer write it C) Stop the trial D) Make a memorandum of the substance of what the witness deposes as the examination proceeds Explanation: According to Section 356 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "Make a memorandum of the substance of what the witness deposes as the examination proceeds". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 36 / 50 If a Magistrate is prevented from making the memorandum himself under Section 355, what must he do? A) Ask the police to write it B) Record the reason of his inability, dictate it in open Court, and sign it C) Dismiss the witness D) Postpone the trial Explanation: According to Section 355 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "Record the reason of his inability, dictate it in open Court, and sign it". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 37 / 50 Under Section 348, if a person with a previous 3+ year conviction for property/coinage offences is accused again, the Magistrate should generally send him to: A) The Court of Session B) A civil court C) The High Court D) A third class Magistrate Explanation: According to Section 348 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "The Court of Session". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 38 / 50 Is a judgment deemed invalid solely because of the absence of a party or his pleader on the day notified for delivery? A) Only in capital cases B) Only if it's the defense pleader C) No D) Yes Explanation: Under the statutory provisions of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "No". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 39 / 50 When the evidence of a witness taken under Section 356 or 357 is completed, it shall be (Section 360): A) Sent to the press B) Sealed immediately C) Destroyed D) Read over to him in the presence of the accused (or his pleader) and corrected if necessary Explanation: According to Section 356 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "Read over to him in the presence of the accused (or his pleader) and corrected if necessary". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 40 / 50 According to Section 353, except as otherwise expressly provided, all evidence taken under Chapters XX, XXII, and XXIII shall be taken in the presence of: A) The accused, or, when his personal attendance is dispensed with, in presence of his pleader B) A Jury C) The investigating officer D) The Public Prosecutor only Explanation: According to Section 353 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "The accused, or, when his personal attendance is dispensed with, in presence of his pleader". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 41 / 50 Under Section 365, who prescribes the rules for how evidence shall be taken down in cases coming before the High Court Division? A) The President B) The Government C) The Supreme Court D) The Law Ministry Explanation: According to Section 365 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "The Supreme Court". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 42 / 50 If evidence is taken down in a language the witness does not understand, it must be (Section 360(3)): A) Interpreted to him in the language in which it was given or one he understands B) Ignored C) Sent to a translator D) Given to him to read later Explanation: According to Section 360 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "Interpreted to him in the language in which it was given or one he understands". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 43 / 50 While Section 342(4) prohibits an oath for the accused during general questioning, which section allows the accused to give evidence ON OATH as a defence witness? A) Section 350 B) Section 344 C) Section 339 D) Section 340(3) Explanation: According to Section 342 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "Section 340(3)". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 44 / 50 If an accused pleads compliance with pardon conditions under Section 339A, and the Court finds he DID comply, the Court shall pass a judgment of: A) Discharge B) Acquittal C) Conviction with a reduced sentence D) Remand Explanation: According to Section 339A of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "Acquittal". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 45 / 50 Under what condition MUST the whole judgment be read out by the presiding Judge? A) If he is requested to do so either by the prosecution or the defence B) Only in murder cases C) Always D) If the media is present Explanation: Under the statutory provisions of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "If he is requested to do so either by the prosecution or the defence". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 46 / 50 A Magistrate remands an accused for 20 days at a stretch under Section 344. Is this legal? A) Yes, if it's a murder case B) Yes, if the police request it C) No, the proviso states no remand shall exceed 15 days at a time D) Yes Explanation: According to Section 344 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "No, the proviso states no remand shall exceed 15 days at a time". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 47 / 50 Under Section 367(1), every judgment shall contain the point or points for determination, the decision thereon, and: A) A moral lesson B) The criminal history of the victim C) The reasons for the decision D) The names of all police officers involved Explanation: According to Section 367 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "The reasons for the decision". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 48 / 50 According to Section 366(1), the judgment in every trial in any Criminal Court of original jurisdiction shall be pronounced or its substance explained in: A) A closed session B) The Judge's chamber C) The police station D) Open Court Explanation: According to Section 366 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "Open Court". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 49 / 50 In what language must the judgment be delivered or explained? A) Only English B) Latin C) Arabic D) The language of the Court, or some other language which the accused or his pleader understands Explanation: Under the statutory provisions of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "The language of the Court, or some other language which the accused or his pleader understands". This is established statutory law applicable for the Bangladesh Bar Council and Judicial Service examination syllabus. 50 / 50 If a witness whose evidence was recorded by a predecessor is re-summoned under Section 350 proviso, what steps occur? A) The witness is just asked to sign the old statement B) Further examination, cross-examination, and re-examination (if permitted) C) The witness is sent to jail D) Only cross-examination Explanation: According to Section 350 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the legally correct resolution is "Further examination, cross-examination, and re-examination (if permitted)". 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