Chapter 1 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (CrPC), is titled “Preliminary” and serves as the foundation of the entire Code. It outlines the short title, extent, and commencement of the CrPC and provides essential definitions that help in understanding the terms used throughout the Code. These include terms like “offence”, “bailable offence”, “cognizable case”, “investigation”, and others. This chapter ensures that the procedural law is applied consistently and uniformly across various stages of criminal justice, from investigation to trial.
Important Multiple Choice Questions
- What is the short title of the Code of Criminal Procedure?
a) The Criminal Act, 1898
b) The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898
c) The Penal Code, 1898
d) The Criminal Code, 1860
Answer: b) The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 - When did the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, come into force?
a) 1st January 1898
b) 1st July 1898
c) 22nd March 1898
d) 1st June 1898
Answer: b) 1st July 1898 - To what extent does the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, apply?
a) To the whole of Pakistan
b) To Punjab and Sindh only
c) To Pakistan, excluding tribal areas
d) To Pakistan and neighboring countries
Answer: a) To the whole of Pakistan - Which law does the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, not affect?
a) General laws
b) Local or special laws
c) Religious laws
d) Civil laws
Answer: b) Local or special laws - What is included in the definition of a “Bailable offence”?
a) An offence punishable by death
b) An offence listed as bailable in the Second Schedule
c) An offence requiring court permission for bail
d) Any minor offence under local law
Answer: b) An offence listed as bailable in the Second Schedule - What is meant by “Cognizable offence” under the Code?
a) An offence that cannot be tried without the High Court’s permission
b) An offence for which the police may arrest without a warrant
c) An offence related to civil disputes
d) An offence requiring a Magistrate’s permission for trial
Answer: b) An offence for which the police may arrest without a warrant - Which term refers to an allegation made orally or in writing to a Magistrate to take action under the Code?
a) Complaint
b) Petition
c) Information
d) Warrant
Answer: a) Complaint - What does “Investigation” mean under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898?
a) Trial conducted by a Magistrate
b) Collection of evidence by a police officer or authorized person
c) Cross-examination during a judicial proceeding
d) Imposition of a sentence
Answer: b) Collection of evidence by a police officer or authorized person - What is the meaning of “Judicial Proceeding” under the Code?
a) Any proceeding involving monetary disputes
b) Proceedings conducted by the police
c) Proceedings in which evidence may be legally taken on oath
d) Any civil dispute resolution process
Answer: c) Proceedings in which evidence may be legally taken on oath - What is the meaning of “Non-cognizable offence”?
a) An offence where police cannot arrest without a warrant
b) An offence punishable with death
c) An offence related to administrative disputes
d) An offence involving a local Magistrate’s jurisdiction
Answer: a) An offence where police cannot arrest without a warrant - What does “Public Prosecutor” mean under the Code?
a) A person defending the accused
b) A government-appointed person to conduct prosecutions
c) A witness in criminal cases
d) A local Magistrate conducting trials
Answer: b) A government-appointed person to conduct prosecutions - According to the Code, how are offences under the Pakistan Penal Code dealt with?
a) By civil court proceedings
b) By police investigations only
c) According to the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure
d) By religious law
Answer: c) According to the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure