General Law & Jurisprudence — Past Papers — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations

The prosecution bears the primary burden of proving the accused’s guilt in a criminal case. Under Article 117 of the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order (QSO), 1984 , the person who asks the court to give judgment based on asserted facts must prove those facts. The prosecution generally must prove the charge beyond a reasonable doubt. The accused is presumed innocent unless proven guilty, subject to applicable legal exceptions.

Punishment for rioting under Section 147 PPC is Imprisonment up to 2 years or fine or both

Res ipsa loquitur translates literally from Latin as "the thing speaks for itself," signifying that the occurrence of an accident implies negligence.

Proposal (Offer) [Sec 2(a) When one person signifies to another their willingness to do or abstain from doing something. Promise When the person to whom the proposal is made gives their assent, the proposal becomes a promise

Contract: An agreement enforceable by law. (Section 2(h)) Agreement: Every promise and every set of promises forming consideration for each other. (Section 2(e))

Contract: An agreement enforceable by law. (Section 2(h)) Agreement: Every promise and every set of promises forming consideration for each other. (Section 2(e))

Consideration means each party gives or trades something of legal value (a promise, act, or forbearance). It does not have to be money

This is the precise literal translation of maximum, meaning a seller can not transfer a batter title than they themselves possessive

Section 499 is the correct answer to “Defamation is punished under”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for General Law & Jurisprudence — Past Papers.

Article 39 addresses confession by an accused while in police custody.

An accused who has made a judicial confession is o rdinarily sent to judicial custody, rather than police custody.

Two or more respectable inhabitants of the locality (independent witnesses) , as provided under the relevant search procedure.

The Cr.P.C. provides circumstances in which entry and breaking open doors may be lawful.

Police may require attendance of persons acquainted with circumstances of the case, by written order.

No appeal lies, if the accused pleads guilty and is convicted by a Magistrate, except as to the extent or legality of the sentence.

Cognizable/non-cognizable classification concerns police powers of arrest and investigation

The Best Evidence Rule (also known as the Best Evidence Principle).

Section 529 of the Cr.P.C. (Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898) deals with irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings. It specifies certain irregularities in proceedings that do not invalidate the proceedings, provided they do not cause a failure of justice.

The law permits arrest of a proclaimed offender by any person, subject to the statutory procedure.

Section 46 deals with how arrest is made.

Prosecution must establish guilt according to the required standard of proof.

The wording “less than 3 years ” in the recalled answer is not the best formulation; the statutory maximum is three years, subject to applicable law/amendments.

Females : Women are completely exempt from sentences of whipping. Long-term or Capital Prisoners: Males sentenced to death, life imprisonment, or a term of imprisonment exceeding five years. Older Men: Males whom the court considers to be more than 45 or 50 years of age (depending on the specific regional jurisdiction and amendments).

Motive and preparation precede attempt ; completion constitutes the completed offence where applicable.

Bail may arise at different stages depending on the applicable provision and circumstances.

Section 439 sets out High Court powers of revision

A writ of habeas corpus may be issued by the High Court to secure the release of a person who is unlawfully detained. Habeas corpus protects against unlawful detention.

Estoppel is subject to statutory and legal limitations.

A private power of attorney is ordinarily a private document unless circumstances make it otherwise.

Failure of prosecution to establish guilt results in acquittal.

An admission is a statement suggesting an i nference about a fact in issue, whereas a confession is a statement by an accused admitting guilt or substantially all the elements of the offence. A confession is generally an admission of guilt in a criminal context.

Any objection regarding the admissibility/relevancy of evidence is ultimately determined by: The judge (court) ultimately determines any objection regarding the admissibility or relevancy of evidence.

Article 17 refers to the injunctions of Islam as laid down in the Holy Quran and Sunnah.

The Order is Gazette-dated 28 October 1984 and commenced on 26 October 1984.

Article 9 deals with professional communications.

Mental illness by itself does not automatically make a person incompetent as a witness.

Article 46 makes certain statements of deceased/unavailable persons relevant. uch statements may be relevant when they fall within specified circumstances, such as: A statement made by a person as to the cause of their death. A statement made in the ordinary course of business. A statement against the person's pecuniary or proprietary interest. A statement concerning a public right, custom, or matter of general interest. A statement relating to relationship by blood, marriage, or adoption, where the person had special means of knowledge. Statements concerning family affairs, made before the dispute arose.

Article 22 covers facts necessary for explanation, identification, time/place and relationship of parties. Dying declarations are recognized as an exception to the hearsay rule.

Article 50 concerns statements in maps, charts and plans.

Principal is the correct answer to “Under the relevant illustration concerning school orders, the person referred to is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for General Law & Jurisprudence — Past Papers.