Questions for Lesson 1

1. Fill in the blanks-

1. The Code of Criminal Procedure is a _________ law, sets out the _____________ as to
how a criminal case shall progress.
2. India follows _________ system of justice administration where the judge serves as a
referee in the court room debate between prosecution and defense.
3. If one commits a bailable offence, then bail is a matter of ______.
4. The police may arrest a person without warrant in ………….. offences.
5. Determining the truth or falsity of a reported crime is a part of _________.
6. A judicial Magistrate of First class may pass a sentence of imprisonment for a term not
exceeding __ years, or of fine not exceeding ____ or both.
7. The _________ is the counsel for the State in a criminal trial.
8. In a non-bailable offence, granting bail depends on the _______ of the court.
9. DNA samples may be taken from an accused. It is not barred by right …………….
10. In case there is no sufficient evidence, the Magistrate may …………… the accused.

2. Answer in three or four sentences with examples-

1. State the differences between cognizable and non-cognizable offences.

2. “And thus the accused was discharged by the court-” Explain whether it means that the
accused was acquitted of all charges.
3. Distinguish between investigation, inquiry, and trial in brief.
4. What is a complaint?
5. Discuss the differences between a compoundable and a non-compoundable offence.