QUIZ ON CIVIL LAW,

CRIMINAL LAW, RIGHT

TO INFORMATION ACT,
COMPANY LAW AND
INTERPRETATION OF
STATUTES
ROUND 7
QUESTION 1
Adultery under section 497 of IPC has been declared null & void,
unconstitutional by the Supreme Court of India because it was in the
violations of articles 14, 15, 21 of the Constitution in the case of-
A. Joseph Shine v. Union of India
B. Joseph Shine v. State of Kerala
C. Union of India v. Joseph Shine
D. Social Action forum for Manav Adhikar & Others v. Union of India
Ans: A
QUESTION 2
Under Section 320(1) Cr. P.C. for assault or use of criminal force,
which section of IPC is applicable?

a. 351,356, 342
b. 352, 355, 358
c. 342, 346, 325
d. 355,352,353
ANS: C
QUESTION 3
◦ In the context of the CPC, what does the term "ad litem" mean?

a) A legal doctrine concerning territorial jurisdiction

b) A Latin term referring to a guardian appointed for a minor or
person of unsound mind
c) A formal declaration of the court's judgment
d) A legal procedure for the recovery of property
ANS: B
QUESTION 4
The validity period of the shelf prospectus is
a) Not exceeding three years
b) Not exceeding two years
c) Not exceeding one year
d) There is no period of limitation provided under the company law.
◦Ans: C
QUESTION 5
The doctrine of colourable legislation refers to the
a) Question of competency of the legislature
b) Question of fact
c) Question of jurisdiction
d) Nature of legislation
◦Ans: A
QUESTION 6
Mark the incorrect matching

A)Presumption of continuance of life: sec 107.

B) Presumption of death: sec 108
C) Presumption under section 107: 30 years
D)Presumption under section 108: 8 years
◦Ans: D
QUESTION 7
The person making request for the information shall be provided the
information free of charge under which of the following circumstances?

(A) where a public authority fails to comply with the time limits specified
(B) where is fee required is below Rs.10/-
(C) where the information pertains to the life and liberty of the person
(D) All the above
◦Ans: A
QUESTION 8

◦“De Minimis Non Curat Lex” is related to-

A. Section 95 Chapter 04 of IPC
B. Section 95 Chapter 03 of IPC
C. Section 95 Chapter 05 of IPC
D. Section 95 Chapter 06 of IPC
◦Ans: A
QUESTION 9
Chapter 20 of the Cr. PC. 1973 deal with
a. Arrest
b. Trial before the Session Court
c. Trial of warrant cases by Magistrates
d. Trial of summons cases by Magistrates
◦Ans : D
QUESTION 10
Which section of the CPC deals with the transfer of cases
from one High Court to another High Court?

a) Section 22
b) Section 23
c) Section 24
d) Section 25
ANS : D
QUESTION 11
In the context of the CPC, what does the term "bona fide"
mean?

a) In bad faith
b) In good faith
c) In an official capacity
d) By compulsion
◦Ans: B
QUESTION 12
◦ What is the term for a legal process by which a court or tribunal
reconsiders a decision it has made?

a) Appeal
b) Res Judicata
c) Amendment
d) Pleading
Ans: A
END OF ROUND 7