Chapter 14 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, focuses on the framework for lodging information about crimes and the powers vested in the police to investigate such cases. This section lays down the processes for handling cognizable and non-cognizable offenses, the procedure for investigation, and the rights and duties of police officers, magistrates, complainants, and witnesses. Key provisions include filing an FIR (First Information Report), the investigation process for both types of cases, police powers for witness examination, and safeguards against misuse of police authority.
Important MCQs with Answers for LAW GAT
Under which section is the information about a cognizable offense recorded?
- A) Section 152
- B) Section 154
- C) Section 156
- D) Section 160
Answer: B) Section 154
What must an officer in charge of a police station do upon receiving information about a cognizable offense?
- A) File a charge sheet immediately
- B) Reduce it to writing, read it back to the informant, and enter it in a prescribed book
- C) Arrest the suspect immediately
- D) Refer it directly to a Magistrate
Answer: B) Reduce it to writing, read it back to the informant, and enter it in a prescribed book
Which section governs the investigation of non-cognizable cases?
- A) Section 156
- B) Section 157
- C) Section 155
- D) Section 159
Answer: C) Section 155
Can a police officer investigate a non-cognizable offense without permission?
- A) Yes, at their discretion
- B) Yes, if the offense is serious
- C) No, unless authorized by a Magistrate
- D) No, under any circumstance
Answer: C) No, unless authorized by a Magistrate
What is the primary requirement for proceeding with an investigation under Section 157?
- A) A direct complaint from the victim
- B) Approval from the Magistrate
- C) Reasonable suspicion of a cognizable offense
- D) Evidence presented before the police
Answer: C) Reasonable suspicion of a cognizable offense
Which section empowers police to examine witnesses during an investigation?
- A) Section 161
- B) Section 162
- C) Section 164
- D) Section 167
Answer: A) Section 161
What is stated under Section 162 regarding the use of statements made to the police?
- A) They must be signed by the informant
- B) They can be used as evidence in court
- C) They cannot be used as evidence, except under certain conditions
- D) They are always confidential
Answer: C) They cannot be used as evidence, except under certain conditions
Which section deals with the procedure when an investigation cannot be completed within 24 hours?
- A) Section 157
- B) Section 159
- C) Section 167
- D) Section 172
Answer: C) Section 167
Who has the authority to require the attendance of witnesses during an investigation?
- A) Magistrate only
- B) Officer in charge of a police station
- C) Prosecutor
- D) Accused party
Answer: B) Officer in charge of a police station
What does Section 173 pertain to?
- A) Filing of the charge sheet or report after investigation
- B) Arrest of the accused
- C) Witness protection during the investigation
- D) Rights of the accused
Answer: A) Filing of the charge sheet or report after investigation