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 Role of the Police and Courts 40 Flashcards |
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What is the highest-ranking officer in the state police force called? |
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 Commissioner of Police |
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is a formal document listing accusations and details about the accused in a criminal case. |
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 Chargesheet |
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True or False: Police must always have a warrant to make an arrest for any offence. |
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 False. Police can arrest without a warrant for cognizable offences. |
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Riddle: I am a document that starts the process of criminal proceedings when a cognizable offence is reported. What am I? |
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 First Information Report (FIR) |
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Which article of the Constitution grants rights to arrested persons regarding the reason for arrest? |
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 Article 22 |
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Fill in the blank: An FIR must be registered promptly to avoid delays in ______. |
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 Investigation |
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Multiple Choice Question: Who can file an FIR for a cognizable offence? A) Only the complainant B) Any police officer C) Only a magistrate D) A lawyer |
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 B) Any police officer |
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What role does a Public Prosecutor play in the court system? |
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 Presents truthful facts, witnesses, and evidence in court. |
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True or False: A magistrate can direct police to register an FIR if they refuse to do so. |
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 True |
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Fill in the blank: The state government appoints a ______ to handle cases in subordinate courts. |
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 Public prosecutor |
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Riddle: I am the document that includes the details of the offence, date, time, and place, but I am not a witness. What am I? |
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 First Information Report (FIR) |
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What must happen if an arrested person is to be detained beyond 24 hours? |
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 They must be presented before a magistrate for permission. |
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Multiple Choice Question: Which of the following is NOT a reason for police to arrest without a warrant? A) Murder B) Theft C) Public nuisance D) Kidnapping |
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 C) Public nuisance |
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Fill in the blank: A person has the right to ______ if they are arrested. |
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 Hire a lawyer |
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True or False: Police can use confessions made in custody as evidence in court. |
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 False. Confessions made in police custody cannot be used as evidence. |
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What is the role of the judge in the court during a trial? |
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 The judge listens to witnesses and reviews evidence to decide guilt. |
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Riddle: I am a process that must be followed to ensure fairness in criminal trials, and I protect life and liberty. What am I? |
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 Fair trial |
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Multiple Choice Question: Which of the following ranks is NOT part of the police hierarchy? A) Superintendent of Police B) Chief Justice C) Police Inspector D) Constable |
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 B) Chief Justice |
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Fill in the blank: The Supreme Court mandates that police must register an FIR for a ______ offence promptly. |
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 Cognizable |
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What is the significance of Article 39A in the context of criminal justice? |
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 It ensures the state provides a lawyer if the accused cannot afford one. |
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