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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. Bailable offences are those for which the accused person has a right to be released on bail.
2. In the case of bailable offenses, the police cannot arrest the accused person and detain them in custody.
3. Non-bailable offenses are those for which the accused person is not entitled to be released on bail as a matter of right.
How many of the statements is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: (b) Only two
Explanation: Bailable offences are those for which the accused person has a right to be released on bail. This means that the accused person can be released from police custody or jail by posting a bail bond or surety.
The amount of bail is usually determined by the court based on the nature of the offence, the severity of the punishment, and the accused person’s criminal record, among other factors.
Some examples of bailable offences in India include minor traffic violations, simple assault, and certain types of property offenses.
Non-bailable offenses are those for which the accused person is not entitled to be released on bail as a matter of right. Instead, the accused person must apply to the court for bail and convince the court that they deserve to be released pending trial.
The court will consider factors such as the nature and seriousness of the offense, the likelihood of the accused person fleeing or tampering with evidence, and the accused person’s criminal history when deciding whether to grant bail.
Some examples of non-bailable offenses in India include murder, rape, kidnapping, and certain types of economic offenses.
It is important to note that even in the case of bailable offenses, the police can arrest the accused person and detain them in custody for a limited period of time, usually up to 24 hours, before releasing them on bail.
Additionally, bail can be revoked if the accused person violates any of the conditions of their release or fails to appear in court when required.
Incorrect
Answer: (b) Only two
Explanation: Bailable offences are those for which the accused person has a right to be released on bail. This means that the accused person can be released from police custody or jail by posting a bail bond or surety.
The amount of bail is usually determined by the court based on the nature of the offence, the severity of the punishment, and the accused person’s criminal record, among other factors.
Some examples of bailable offences in India include minor traffic violations, simple assault, and certain types of property offenses.
Non-bailable offenses are those for which the accused person is not entitled to be released on bail as a matter of right. Instead, the accused person must apply to the court for bail and convince the court that they deserve to be released pending trial.
The court will consider factors such as the nature and seriousness of the offense, the likelihood of the accused person fleeing or tampering with evidence, and the accused person’s criminal history when deciding whether to grant bail.
Some examples of non-bailable offenses in India include murder, rape, kidnapping, and certain types of economic offenses.
It is important to note that even in the case of bailable offenses, the police can arrest the accused person and detain them in custody for a limited period of time, usually up to 24 hours, before releasing them on bail.
Additionally, bail can be revoked if the accused person violates any of the conditions of their release or fails to appear in court when required.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to getting Bail for an accused person, consider the following statements:
1. Section 436A of the Code of Criminal Procedure requires an accused to be granted bail if the trial is not concluded within specified periods.
2. It also requires that no person shall be detained during the period of investigation, inquiry, or trial for more than the maximum period of imprisonment provided for the offence.
3. A regular bail is generally granted to a person who has been arrested or is in police custody.
How many of the statements is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: (c) All three
Explanation: The term ‘bail’ is originated from an old French verb ‘bailer’ which means ‘to give’ or ‘to deliver’. Bail refers to the provisional release of the accused in a criminal case in which the court is yet to announce the judgment. The term ‘bail’ means the security that is deposited in order to secure the release of the accused.
Section 436A of the Code of Criminal Procedure requires an accused to be granted bail if the trial is not concluded within specified periods.
Section 436A also requires that no person shall be detained during the period of investigation, inquiry, or trial for more than the maximum period of imprisonment provided for the offence.
Under Section 37 of the Act, for a court to grant bail it has to be satisfied that “that there are reasonable grounds for believing that he is not guilty of such an offence” and that upon release, “isn’t likely to commit any offence.”
This high bar, requiring the accused to prove innocence at the time of seeking bail, ensures getting bail under the law is virtually impossible for certain offences.
The Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) does not define the word bail.
The CrPC was first drafted in 1882 and continues to be in use with amendments from time to time.
Depending upon the stage of the criminal matter, there are commonly three types of bail in India:
Regular Bail: A regular bail is generally granted to a person who has been arrested or is in police custody. A bail application can be filed for the regular bail under section 437 and 439 of CrPC.
Interim Bail: This type of bail is granted for a short period of time and it is granted before the hearing for the grant of regular bail or anticipatory bail.
Anticipatory Bail: Anticipatory bail is granted under section 438 of CrPC either by session court or High Court.
An application for the grant of anticipatory bail can be filed by the person who discerns that he may be arrested by the police for a non- bailable offence.
Incorrect
Answer: (c) All three
Explanation: The term ‘bail’ is originated from an old French verb ‘bailer’ which means ‘to give’ or ‘to deliver’. Bail refers to the provisional release of the accused in a criminal case in which the court is yet to announce the judgment. The term ‘bail’ means the security that is deposited in order to secure the release of the accused.
Section 436A of the Code of Criminal Procedure requires an accused to be granted bail if the trial is not concluded within specified periods.
Section 436A also requires that no person shall be detained during the period of investigation, inquiry, or trial for more than the maximum period of imprisonment provided for the offence.
Under Section 37 of the Act, for a court to grant bail it has to be satisfied that “that there are reasonable grounds for believing that he is not guilty of such an offence” and that upon release, “isn’t likely to commit any offence.”
This high bar, requiring the accused to prove innocence at the time of seeking bail, ensures getting bail under the law is virtually impossible for certain offences.
The Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) does not define the word bail.
The CrPC was first drafted in 1882 and continues to be in use with amendments from time to time.
Depending upon the stage of the criminal matter, there are commonly three types of bail in India:
Regular Bail: A regular bail is generally granted to a person who has been arrested or is in police custody. A bail application can be filed for the regular bail under section 437 and 439 of CrPC.
Interim Bail: This type of bail is granted for a short period of time and it is granted before the hearing for the grant of regular bail or anticipatory bail.
Anticipatory Bail: Anticipatory bail is granted under section 438 of CrPC either by session court or High Court.
An application for the grant of anticipatory bail can be filed by the person who discerns that he may be arrested by the police for a non- bailable offence.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The spirit behind the Citizen’s Charter is
“A customer is the most important visitor on our premises. He is not dependent on us; we are dependent on him. He is not an interruption on our work; he is the purpose of it. He is not an outsider on our business; he is part of it. We are not doing him a favour by serving him; he is doing a favour by giving us an opportunity to do so.”
The above statement regarding the ideas for the Citizen Charter was given by?
Correct
Answer: (c) Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation:
In a speech in South Africa in 1890 Mahatma Gandhi said this: “A customer is the most important visitor on our premises. He is not dependent on us. We are dependent on him. He is not an interruption of our work. He is the purpose of it. He is not an outsider of our business. He is part of it. We are not doing him a favour by serving him. He is doing us a favour by giving us the opportunity to do so.”
A citizen’s charter is a written, voluntary declaration by service providers about service standards, choice, accessibility, non-discrimination, transparency, and accountability. It should be in accordance with the expectations of citizens.
Citizen’s Charter was first launched in UK: Citizen Charter concept was first articulated and implemented in the United Kingdom in 1991 by the then P.M. John Major.
Various Instruments that are established as Dispute Redressal mechanisms are:
• Establishing grievance redressal machinery under citizens’ charter
• Fixing time frames for grievance redressal
• Establishing an Institution of Ombudsman in the local level known as Lokpal and Lokayukta to oversee redressal of grievance
Incorrect
Answer: (c) Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation:
In a speech in South Africa in 1890 Mahatma Gandhi said this: “A customer is the most important visitor on our premises. He is not dependent on us. We are dependent on him. He is not an interruption of our work. He is the purpose of it. He is not an outsider of our business. He is part of it. We are not doing him a favour by serving him. He is doing us a favour by giving us the opportunity to do so.”
A citizen’s charter is a written, voluntary declaration by service providers about service standards, choice, accessibility, non-discrimination, transparency, and accountability. It should be in accordance with the expectations of citizens.
Citizen’s Charter was first launched in UK: Citizen Charter concept was first articulated and implemented in the United Kingdom in 1991 by the then P.M. John Major.
Various Instruments that are established as Dispute Redressal mechanisms are:
• Establishing grievance redressal machinery under citizens’ charter
• Fixing time frames for grievance redressal
• Establishing an Institution of Ombudsman in the local level known as Lokpal and Lokayukta to oversee redressal of grievance
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The Government has constituted a High-Level Committee to examine the issue relating to holding of simultaneous elections in the country under the chairmanship of:
(a) Sunil Arora
(b) Ram Nath Kovind
(c) Justice B P Jeevan Reddy
(d) Manmohan Singh
Correct
Answer: (b) Ram Nath Kovind
Explanation:
Former President Ram Nath Kovind chairs the One Nation One Election committee, which has written to the Election Commission of India, requesting a meeting to explore holding simultaneous elections.
The Law Ministry has outlined seven terms of reference for the eight-member panel headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind and including Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Incorrect
Answer: (b) Ram Nath Kovind
Explanation:
Former President Ram Nath Kovind chairs the One Nation One Election committee, which has written to the Election Commission of India, requesting a meeting to explore holding simultaneous elections.
The Law Ministry has outlined seven terms of reference for the eight-member panel headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind and including Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Regarding anti-defection law in India, consider the following statements:
1. The law specifies that a nominated legislator cannot join any political party within six months of being appointed to the House.
2. The law does not provide any time frame within which the presiding officer has to decide a defection case.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: (b) Only 2
Explanation: Anti-defection law
The Tenth Schedule contains the following provisions with respect to the disqualification of members of Parliament and the state legislatures on the ground of defection.
A nominated member of a House becomes disqualified for being a member of the House if he joins any political party after the expiry of six months from the date on which he takes his seat in the House. This means that he may join any political party within six months of taking his seat in the House without inviting this disqualification. (Statement 1 is incorrect)
Any question regarding disqualification arising out of defection is to be decided by the presiding officer of the House.
According to the law, the Presiding Officers have no time limit in which to deliberate on a plea for disqualification. The courts can also only intervene after the officer has made a decision, therefore the petitioner’s only choice is to wait until the officer has reached a decision. (Statement 2 is correct)
Incorrect
Answer: (b) Only 2
Explanation: Anti-defection law
The Tenth Schedule contains the following provisions with respect to the disqualification of members of Parliament and the state legislatures on the ground of defection.
A nominated member of a House becomes disqualified for being a member of the House if he joins any political party after the expiry of six months from the date on which he takes his seat in the House. This means that he may join any political party within six months of taking his seat in the House without inviting this disqualification. (Statement 1 is incorrect)
Any question regarding disqualification arising out of defection is to be decided by the presiding officer of the House.
According to the law, the Presiding Officers have no time limit in which to deliberate on a plea for disqualification. The courts can also only intervene after the officer has made a decision, therefore the petitioner’s only choice is to wait until the officer has reached a decision. (Statement 2 is correct)