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CRIMINAL LAW 26.12.2021

1. ‘A’ and his family went for a vacation leaving their house locked on
the night of 26th Dec, 2021. Next morning, their neighbours saw that
the lock of A’s house was broken. So, they immediately informed this
to their nearby police station. After that, they informed to A. In this
case, when will the period of limitation for taking cognizance
commence?
a) From the date on which A left the house for vacation
b) From the date when neighbours informed to the Police
c) From the date when neighbours informed to A
d) None of the above

2. Which of the following legal maxims is related to ‘Limitation’?

a) Actus Dei Nemini Injuriam
b) Actio Personalis Moritur Cum Persona
c) Actus Curiae Neminem Gravabit
d) Nullum Tempus Occuritt Regi

3. What is the limitation period for the Court to take cognizance of an

offence of murder?
a) 3 years
 b) 7 years
c) 10 years
d) No limitation period

4. The period of limitation for taking cognizance of an offence of public

nuisance is:
a) 3 months
b) 6 months
c) 1 year
d) No limitation period

5. A has been charged for the offence of criminal intimidation. The

period of limitation for this offence is:
a) 2 years
b) 3 years
c) 1 year
d) 6 months

6. Chapter XXXVI of Cr.P.C deals with the limitation for:

a) Commencement of trial
b) Investigation to be completed
c) Taking cognizance of offences
d) None of the above

7. Which of the following cannot be excluded from computing the

period of limitation for taking cognizance?
a) The time during which the offender has been absent from India
b) The time during which the offender has avoided arrest by
absconding himself
 c) The time during which the offender was sick
d) None of the above

8. The Court may take cognizance of an offence after the expiry of the
period of limitation, if:
a) The court is satisfied on the facts and the circumstances of the case
b) That the delay has been properly explained
c) That it is necessary to do in the interests of justice
d) Any of the above

9. The limitation for filing appeal from a sentence of death passed by

court of sessions or the High Court in its original jurisdiction is:
a) 30 days
b) 60 days
c) 90 days
d) No appeal from a sentence of death

10. ‘A’ & ‘B’ are in a sexual relationship. ‘A’ gave a false promise that
he will marry her. After one year, ‘B’ came to know that ‘A’ gave a
false promise and his intention was to deceive her. In this case, when
will the period of limitation for taking cognizance commence?
a) From the date of their relationship
b) From the date A gave the false promise
c) From the date B came to know his deceitful intention
d) None of the above
.

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