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21. “Evidence” under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 includes

“Evidence” under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 includes

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oral evidence.
documentary evidence.
both oral and documentary evidence.
oral evidence based upon personal reading of documents.
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The correct answer is C) both oral and documentary evidence.
Section 3 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 defines “Evidence” as meaning and including both “oral evidence” (statements made by witnesses before the Court) and “documentary evidence” (all documents, including electronic records, produced for the inspection of the Court).
Oral evidence consists of the statements of witnesses. Documentary evidence consists of documents. The Act makes a clear distinction between these two types of evidence. The definition is exhaustive for the purpose of the Act, meaning evidence within the meaning of the Act must fall into one of these two categories. Evidence does not include things like material objects unless they are incorporated into documentary evidence or used to understand oral evidence.

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22. “A” is found dead in mysterious circumstances. The question is whether

“A” is found dead in mysterious circumstances. The question is whether the death of “A” was caused by poison or not. Relatives are claiming that the death is natural. Whose opinion would be relevant as per Section 45 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 ?

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Opinion of family members
Opinion of friends
Opinion of advocates
Opinion of experts
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Section 45 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 deals with the opinions of experts. When the cause of death involves scientific analysis, such as determining if poison was the cause, the opinion of persons specially skilled in that science (e.g., forensic doctors, toxicologists) is considered a relevant fact by the court.
Expert opinion under Section 45 is relevant for scientific matters like determining the cause of death by poison.
Opinions of laypersons, including family members or friends, or professionals not specialized in the relevant scientific field (like advocates), are not admissible as expert opinions under Section 45 regarding the medical cause of death.

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23. Content of a document under Section 61 of the Indian Evidence Act, 187

Content of a document under Section 61 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 may be proved by

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primary evidence only.
secondary evidence only.
primary or secondary evidence.
oral evidence only.
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Section 61 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 explicitly states, “The contents of documents may be proved either by primary or by secondary evidence.”
Section 61 establishes that both primary and secondary evidence are admissible methods for proving the contents of a document.
Primary evidence (Section 62) is the original document itself. Secondary evidence (Section 63) includes certified copies, copies made by mechanical processes, copies made from the original, etc., and is generally admissible only under specific circumstances outlined in Section 65 when the primary evidence is unavailable. Oral evidence about the contents of a document is typically secondary evidence.

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24. Rule making power to carry out the purpose of the Central Industrial S

Rule making power to carry out the purpose of the Central Industrial Security Force Act, 1968 is given to the Central Government under which one of the following Sections of the Act ?

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Section 22
Section 23
Section 21
Section 20
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Section 22 of the Central Industrial Security Force Act, 1968 is the provision that vests the Central Government with the power to make rules for carrying out the purposes of the Act.
Section 22 is the specific section in the CISF Act, 1968 that grants rule-making authority to the Central Government.
Section 20 provides protection of action taken in good faith; Section 21 deals with the power to tender apology; Section 23 deals with the repeal and saving provision.

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25. Which Section of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 makes provision reg

Which Section of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 makes provision regarding search of the arrested person and making an inventory of the articles found upon him ?

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Section 49
Section 50
Section 50 A
Section 51
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Section 51(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 mandates that whenever a person is arrested by a police officer or when an arrested person is handed over to a police officer by a private person, the police officer may search such person and prepare a list (inventory) of articles found upon him (except necessary wearing apparel) in the presence of two respectable witnesses.
Section 51 CrPC lays down the procedure for searching an arrested individual and documenting the seized items.
Section 49 prohibits unnecessary restraint on the arrested person; Section 50 requires informing the arrested person of the grounds of arrest and right to bail; Section 50A imposes an obligation to inform the arrested person’s nominee.

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26. Power to search a place entered by a person sought to be arrested has

Power to search a place entered by a person sought to be arrested has been provided under

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Section 47 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973.
Section 45 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973.
Section 46 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973.
Section 48 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973.
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Section 47(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 provides that if a person to be arrested has entered into or is within any place, the person residing in or in charge of such place shall allow free ingress and afford reasonable facilities for a search to the person executing the warrant or the police officer having authority to arrest. This section grants the authority to search such a place.
Section 47 CrPC empowers law enforcement to enter and search a private premise to effect an arrest if the person sought is believed to be inside.
Section 45 provides protection from arrest to members of the armed forces in certain cases; Section 46 deals with the method of arrest (how an arrest is made); Section 48 deals with the power to pursue an offender into another jurisdiction.

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27. Under which Section of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, may a Magist

Under which Section of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, may a Magistrate direct search in his presence ?

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Section 102
Section 103
Section 104
Section 105
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Section 103(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 explicitly states that any Magistrate may direct a search to be made in his presence of any place for the search of which he is competent to issue a search warrant.
Section 103(2) CrPC provides the legal basis for a Magistrate to oversee a search operation directly.
Section 102 gives police the power of seizure; Section 104 gives the power to impound documents; Section 105 relates to reciprocal arrangements for searches and arrests.

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28. The power of the police officer to seize certain property has been giv

The power of the police officer to seize certain property has been given under

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Section 102 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973.
Section 101 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973.
Section 103 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973.
Section 104 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973.
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Section 102 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 empowers a police officer to seize any property that is alleged or suspected to have been stolen, or which is found under circumstances that create suspicion of the commission of any offence.
Section 102 CrPC is the principal statutory provision enabling police officers to seize suspicious property during an investigation.
Section 101 deals with the procedure on arrest by a private person; Section 103 deals with the procedure for search (witnesses, list, Magistrate’s presence); Section 104 deals with the power to impound documents.

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29. According to the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018, who a

According to the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018, who among the following can be held liable?

  • Any person who induces a public servant to perform improperly a public duty by giving or promising to give any undue advantage
  • Any public servant who obtains or accepts or attempts to obtain from any person any undue advantage
  • A person who is compelled to give undue advantage and has reported the same to the concerned authority
  • A commercial organisation offering undue advantage to any public servant

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1 and 2 only
3 and 4 only
1, 2 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
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The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018 introduced liability for bribe givers (Section 8), maintained liability for public servants accepting bribes (Section 7), and added liability for commercial organisations involved in bribing public servants (Section 9). However, Section 8 provides a defence for a person who is compelled to give undue advantage if they report the matter to the law enforcement agency within a specified period. Thus, while the act of being compelled and giving the bribe occurs, reporting it provides immunity from prosecution, meaning they are *not* held liable if they fulfil the condition. Therefore, statements 1, 2, and 4 describe parties who can be held liable under the Act.
The 2018 amendment made bribe givers and commercial organisations liable, alongside public servants. A key defence for compelled givers is prompt reporting.
Section 7 deals with the offence committed by a public servant (taking a bribe). Section 8 deals with the offence of giving a bribe or inducing a public servant. Section 9 deals with offences by commercial organisations. The proviso to Section 8(1) offers protection to victims of bribery who are compelled to pay and report the incident.

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30. Under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 “Gratification” means

Under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 “Gratification” means

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pecuniary gratification only.
non-pecuniary gratification only.
gratification estimable in money only.
not restricted to pecuniary gratification or to a gratification estimable in money.
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While the original 1988 Act defined “gratification” to include pecuniary gratification or gratification estimable in money, the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018 significantly broadened the scope by replacing “gratification” with “undue advantage” in operative sections and defining “undue advantage” under Section 2(d) as “any gratification whatever, other than legal remuneration”. This indicates a legislative intent to cover a wide range of benefits, not limited strictly to monetary forms or those easily estimable in money. Therefore, “gratification” (in the broader sense now covered by “undue advantage”) is not restricted to pecuniary forms or those only estimable in money.
The 2018 amendment’s definition of “undue advantage” as “any gratification whatever” signifies a broad interpretation extending beyond strictly monetary or estimable-in-money benefits.
The amendment aimed to align the Indian anti-corruption law with international standards set by the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), which requires parties to criminalise a broad range of benefits given or received corruptly.

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