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1

In answer to the charge of defamation, which of the following is/are good defence(s)?

A

Imputation which is true and published for the public good.
B

Opinion respecting the conduct of a public servant concerning discharge of duties of office expressed in good faith.
C

Both 1 and 2
D

None of these

2

Consider the following statement(s). A police officer has the power to arrest any person without an order from a magistrate or warrant of arrest, if he has reason to suspect his complicity in a cognizable offence punishable with imprisonment which may extend to seven years, provided that he is satisfied for reasons in writing such arrest is necessary- (i) to prevent such person from committing any further offence. (ii) for proper investigation of the offence. (iii) to prevent such person from tempering with or causing the evidence of the offence to disappear. (iv) to compel the absconding co-accused to surrender. Which of the statements given above are correct ?

A

(i) and (ii)
B

(ii) and (iii)
C

(i), (ii) and (iii)
D

(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

3

What is the period of limitation prescribed for taking cognizance of an offence which is punishable with imprisonment for a term exceeding three years?

A

Three years
B

Five years
C

Seven years
D

No limitation

4

Which of the following statements is /are true?

A

Inquiry means every inquiry including a trial conducted under the Code of Criminal Procedure by a magistrate or court.
B

Inquiry means every inquiry other than a trial conducted under the Code of Criminal Procedure by a magistrate or court.
C

Investigation includes all the proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure for the collection of evidence conducted by a magistrate.
D

All these

5

<strong>Indicate the correct statement regarding the rights of an arrestee. </strong> A person arrested without warrant has the right to- (i) be informed of the particulars of the offence for which he is arrested. (ii) have a relative or friend named by him to be informed about his arrest (iii) have an advocate of his choice remain present throughout interrogation. (iv) be medically examined by a medical officer. which of the statements given above are correct?

A

(i), (ii) and (iii)
B

(ii). (iii) and (iv)
C

(i), (ii) and (iv)
D

(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

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