Jurisdiction

Question 1

In which of the following situations can an offence be tried by a Court having jurisdiction over any of the local areas involved?
a) When the offence is committed partly in one local area and partly in another
b) When it’s uncertain in which of several local areas an offence was committed
c) When the offence is a continuing one, committed in more than one local area
d) All of the above

Answer 1

d

Question 2

According to Section 197, where should an offence ordinarily be inquired into and tried?

Answer 2

An offence should ordinarily be inquired into and tried by a Court within whose local jurisdiction it was committed.

Question 3

What does Section 199 state about the jurisdiction for trying an offence that results from an act and its consequence?

Answer 3

The offence may be inquired into or tried by a Court within whose local jurisdiction either the act has been done or the consequence has ensued.

Question 4

When an act is an offence due to its relation to another act which is also an offence, how is the jurisdiction for inquiry or trial determined?

Answer 4

The offence may be inquired into or tried by a Court within whose local jurisdiction either act was done.

Question 5

True or False: An offence consisting of several acts done in different local areas must only be tried in the area where the majority of acts occurred.

Answer 5

False. According to Section 198(d), such an offence may be inquired into or tried by a Court having jurisdiction over any of the local areas where the acts were done.

Question 6

In a scenario where it’s uncertain in which of several local areas an offence was committed, which Court has the jurisdiction to inquire into or try the case?

Answer 6

According to Section 198(a), a Court having jurisdiction over any of the local areas in question may inquire into or try the case.

Question 7

What does Section 200 primarily address?

Answer 7

Section 200 addresses the jurisdiction for offences that are related to other acts which are also offences or would be offences if the doer were capable of committing an offence.

Question 8

True or False: In cases of continuing offences, only the court where the offence began has jurisdiction.

Answer 8

False. According to Section 198(c), a continuing offence may be inquired into or tried by a Court having jurisdiction over any of the local areas where it continues to be committed.

Question 9

In a scenario where Act A is an offence because of its relation to Act B, which is also an offence, where can Act A be inquired into or tried?

Answer 9

According to Section 200, Act A can be inquired into or tried by a Court within whose local jurisdiction either Act A or Act B was done.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a special circumstance for determining jurisdiction in Section 198?
a) Uncertainty about the location of the offence
b) Offences committed across multiple local areas
c) Continuing offences
d) Offences committed outside the country

Answer 10

d

Question 11

Under Section 201(2), a kidnapping case can be tried in which of the following jurisdictions?

Answer 11

Where the victim was abducted, conveyed, concealed, or detained

Question 12

In a case of theft, which of these factors to determine the court’s jurisdiction according to Section 201(3)?

Answer 12

a) Where the offence was committed
b) Where the stolen property was possessed by the thief
c) Where the stolen property was received by someone knowing it was stolen

Question 13

According to Section 202(1), if a cheating offence is committed through electronic communications, which statement is true?
a) It can only be tried where the sender is located
b) It can only be tried where the receiver is located
c) It can be tried where the messages were sent or received
d) It must be tried in a special cyber court

Answer 13

c

Question 14

Under Section 202(2), in a case of bigamy, which is NOT a possible jurisdiction for trial?
a) Where the offence was committed
b) Where the offender last resided with the first spouse
c) Where the first wife has taken permanent residence after the offence
d) Where the second marriage took place

Answer 14

d

Question 15

According to Section 203, if an offence is committed during a journey, where can it be tried?
a) Only at the start point of the journey
b) Only at the end point of the journey
c) At any court through whose jurisdiction the journey passed
d) Only at the exact location where the offence occurred

Answer 15

c

Question 16

Under Section 205, who has the power to direct that cases from one district be tried in a different sessions division?
a) The High Court
b) The Supreme Court
c) The State Government
d) The District Judge

Answer 16

c - subject to high court or supreme court order.

Question 17

If two courts have taken cognizance of the same offence and they are subordinate to different High Courts, who resolves the jurisdictional conflict as per Section 206?
a) The Supreme Court
b) The High Court where proceedings first commenced
c) The State Government
d) A joint bench of both High Courts

Answer 17

b

Question 18

Under Section 207(1), what can a Magistrate of the first class do if they believe a person within their jurisdiction has committed an offence outside their jurisdiction?
a) Immediately arrest the person
b) Inquire into the offence as if it had been committed within their jurisdiction
c) Transfer the case to the Supreme Court
d) Dismiss the case for lack of jurisdiction

Answer 18

b

Question 19

In cases where the offence is not punishable by death or life imprisonment, what option does Section 207(1) provide?
a) Immediate acquittal
b) Mandatory imprisonment
c) Taking a bond for appearance before the appropriate Magistrate
d) Deportation of the accused

Answer 19

c

Question 20

According to Section 207(2), what happens if there are multiple Magistrates with jurisdiction and it’s unclear to whom the accused should be sent?
a) The case is automatically dismissed
b) The accused chooses the Magistrate
c) The case is reported to the High Court for orders
d) The most senior Magistrate takes the case

Answer 20

c

Question 21

Under Section 208, an offence committed outside India by an Indian citizen can be dealt with:
a) Only in the country where it was committed
b) Only in international courts
c) As if it had been committed at any place within India where the offender is found
d) Only in Delhi, the capital of India

Answer 21

c

Question 22

For offences committed on ships or aircraft registered in India by non-Indian citizens, which statement is true?
a) They cannot be tried in India
b) They can be tried in India without any special permission
c) They can be tried in India with previous sanction of the Central Government
d) They can only be tried in international waters

Answer 22

c

Question 23

According to Section 209, who can direct that copies of depositions or exhibits from a foreign territory be received as evidence in an Indian court?
a) The Supreme Court
b) The High Court
c) The Central Government
d) The diplomatic representative of India in that territory

Answer 23

c

Question 24

True or False: Section 208 allows for the trial of offences committed outside India by Indian citizens without any need for sanction from the Central Government.

Answer 24

False. The section provides that such offences shall not be inquired into or tried in India except with the previous sanction of the Central Government.

Question 25

Under Section 209, depositions made before which of the following in a foreign territory can be received as evidence in an Indian court, if directed by the Central Government?
a) Only a Judicial officer of that territory
b) Only a diplomatic representative of India
c) Only a consular representative of India
d) Any of the above

Answer 25

d

Question 26

What action can the Magistrate take regarding the appearance of the person suspected of committing an offence outside the jurisdiction?

Answer 26

The Magistrate can compel the person to appear before them in the manner previously provided in the law.

Question 27

After inquiry, what is the primary course of action the Magistrate should take with the accused person?

Answer 27

The Magistrate should send the person to the Magistrate having jurisdiction to inquire into or try the offence.

Question 28

Under what conditions can the Magistrate take a bond for the appearance of the accused instead of sending them to another Magistrate?

Answer 28

The Magistrate can take a bond if:

The offence is not punishable with death or imprisonment for life, and
The person is ready and willing to give bail to the satisfaction of the Magistrate.