Chapter 7 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 provides guidelines and procedures for obtaining documents, movable property, and ensuring the discovery of persons who may be wrongfully confined. It addresses the issuance of summons, search warrants, and the roles and responsibilities of law enforcement and judicial authorities in such cases. The provisions are aimed at ensuring justice and protecting the rights of individuals.
Important Multiple Choice Questions
- What is the purpose of Section 94 under the Code of Criminal Procedure?
a) To issue summons for the arrest of a person
b) To compel the production of documents or other objects
c) To conduct a trial for criminal offences
d) To issue a death penalty order
Answer: b) To compel the production of documents or other objects - Who has the authority to issue a summons under Section 94?
a) Any private citizen
b) A Magistrate or a Court
c) A police officer
d) A revenue officer
Answer: b) A Magistrate or a Court - What does Section 96 deal with in the Code of Criminal Procedure?
a) Issuance of warrants for arrest
b) Issuance of a search warrant for specific items
c) Authorization for imprisonment
d) Restrictions on judicial processes
Answer: b) Issuance of a search warrant for specific items - Under Section 100, for what purpose can a search warrant be issued?
a) To arrest a person accused of a civil offence
b) To search and free persons wrongfully confined
c) To find stolen property
d) To seize government property
Answer: b) To search and free persons wrongfully confined - What is the primary requirement for a search warrant issued under Section 96?
a) Specific description of the place to be searched and the item sought
b) Verbal authorization by a police officer
c) Approval from the President of Pakistan
d) Witness testimony only
Answer: a) Specific description of the place to be searched and the item sought - What does Section 103 emphasize regarding searches?
a) Searches must be conducted secretly.
b) Searches must be conducted in the presence of at least two independent witnesses.
c) Searches must be conducted without informing the property owner.
d) Searches must always be conducted by a Magistrate.
Answer: b) Searches must be conducted in the presence of at least two independent witnesses. - Which section of the Code allows a Magistrate to conduct a search in their presence?
a) Section 104
b) Section 96
c) Section 105
d) Section 100
Answer: a) Section 104 - Under Section 95, what is the procedure for letters and telegrams found during a search?
a) They are destroyed immediately.
b) They are handed over to the Magistrate for review.
c) They are returned to the sender.
d) They are ignored during the search process.
Answer: b) They are handed over to the Magistrate for review. - What does Section 102 state about the person in charge of a closed place during a search?
a) They must be present during the search.
b) They must allow access for the search.
c) They can refuse to allow a search without compensation.
d) They can destroy evidence before a search begins.
Answer: b) They must allow access for the search. - What is the main focus of Section 103 in relation to witnesses?
a) Ensuring that police officers serve as witnesses
b) Mandating that independent witnesses are present during the search
c) Eliminating the need for witnesses during the search
d) Providing confidentiality agreements for witnesses
Answer: b) Mandating that independent witnesses are present during the search