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PREVIOUS YEAR MAINS QUESTIONS FROM THE

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE,1973
1. Explain the concept of bail and the factors considered by a court
while granting or denying bail.
2. Discuss the provisions and safeguards related to the arrest of a
person under the Criminal Procedure Code.
3. What is the procedure for filing a First Information Report (FIR)
and its importance in criminal proceedings?
4. Describe the process of investigation as outlined in the Criminal
Procedure Code.
5. Explain the principles of double jeopardy and res judicata in the
context of criminal trials.
6. Discuss the powers of a Magistrate in granting and cancelling
bailable and non-bailable warrants.
7. What is meant by anticipatory bail? How is it different from regular
bail?
8. Describe the procedure for initiating and conducting a trial in cases
of summons cases and warrant cases.
9. Explain the concept of plea bargaining and its significance in the
criminal justice system.

10. Discuss the rights of an accused person during the trial, including
the right to legal representation and self-incrimination.

11 . What are the various types of search warrants, and what are the
procedures for their issuance and execution?
12 . Explain the concept of "cognizable" and "non-cognizable" offenses
and their impact on police powers of arrest.
13 . Describe the procedure for filing a charge-sheet and the role it
plays in the trial process.
14 . Discuss the provisions related to the recording of confessions and
their admissibility in court.

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15 . Explain the concept of 'dying declaration' and its admissibility as

evidence in criminal trials.
16 . Analyze the rights and duties of a private person in effecting a
citizen's arrest under the Criminal Procedure Code.
17 . Describe the procedure for the appointment, powers, and functions
of a Special Public Prosecutor during a trial.
18 . Discuss the circumstances under which a Magistrate can order a
police investigation into a non-cognizable offense.
19 . Examine the process of disposal of property seized by the police
during investigation under the Criminal Procedure Code.
20 . Critically evaluate the provisions related to the rights of victims
and witnesses during criminal proceedings.
21 . Explain the concept of "compounding of offenses" and its
implications on criminal trials.
22 . Discuss the provisions related to the surrender and recall of an
accused person's bail.
23 . Analyze the circumstances under which the police can conduct a
search without a warrant.
24 . Examine the procedure for the disposal of cases when an accused
is declared as a "proclaimed offender."

25.Critically evaluate the safeguards provided for the protection of

accused persons from double jeopardy.

26.Discuss the role and powers of the High Court and the Supreme
Court in the transfer of criminal cases.

27.Explain the procedure for the trial of juveniles accused of

committing offenses under the Criminal Procedure Code.

28.Analyze the process of examining witnesses in a criminal trial,

including leading and cross-examination.

29.Discuss the concept of "compulsory processes" and the court's power

to issue summons and warrants to ensure attendance of witnesses.

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30.Examine the circumstances under which the police can conduct

surveillance and interception of communications during investigation.

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