General Law & Jurisprudence — Past Papers — Part 5 MCQs with Explanations

Section 95 of the Pakistan Penal Code deals with acts causing slight harm, which the law chooses not to recognize or punish, aligning with the principle that law does not concern itself with trifles.

This Latin maxim translates to “ the welfare/safety of the people shall be the supreme law .” It emphasizes that all laws and actions of the s tate should prioritize public interest.

Legal removal of unauthorized colonies is made effective through o fficial gazette notification by the government.

In the act, “Officer” means the DC, responsible for implementing provisions like inspections, seizures, and issuing notices.

Land revenue must not be less than 10% of the produce/value under land taxation policies.

As per Section 109 of the PPC, an abettor is liable for the same punishment as the person committing the offence.

The Hearing Officer is empowered under hoarding or price control laws to auction seized goods through proper procedure.

According to tenancy and land reforms laws, if a tenant has been continuously cultivating land for 20 years , they may claim rights under certain legal provisions.

Under the Price Control and Prevention of Profiteering and Hoarding Ac t, if a person is aggrieved by an order passed by a price control magistrate or hearing officer, they can file an appeal to the Commissioner within 7 days from the date of that order.

Under tenancy and property-related laws, giving false or misleading information is a criminal offence and can lead to legal action or fines.

As per Section 83 of the Pakistan Penal Code, a chil d between 7 and 12 years of age is not criminally liable if they do not possess sufficient maturity to understand the nature of their act.

The Price Control and Prevention of Profiteering and Hoarding Act includes 49 scheduled items that the government regulates to control prices and prevent illegal profiteering.

The Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020 includes a Schedule that lists 41 essential items that are monitored for hoarding. These items include food sta ples, medicines, and industrial goods.

A statute is a written law passed by a legislative body. Therefore, it is a creation of law.

Under relevant revenue laws, a Revenue Officer has authority to impose fines up to Rs. 500 for minor violations.

Rash driving can be punished with a fine, imprisonment, or both , depending on the severity and applicable law.

The maximum punishment for abetment of an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life, if the offence is not committed, is imprisonment for a term which may extend to 7 years and a fine. If an act causing harm is done in consequence of the abetmen t, the punishment can be extended to 14 years and a fine.

Section 107 ppc defines abatement; it outlines the different ways in which abatement can be committed. e.g. In stigation, conspiracy, international aid Section 109 specifies the punishment for abatement, And it states that if the act abetted is committed, a consequence, And no express provision is made for the punishment of that abetment, The abettor shall be punished with the punishment provided for the offense.

Section 64 deals with the commission of an offense in the M agistrate's presence and within the local limits of their jurisdiction, Granting them the power to perform the arrest themselves or order another person to do so.

The legal term “Audi alteram partem” means Listen to the other side. This Latin maxim is a fundamental principle of natural justice, ensuring that no person is judged or condemned without a fair hearing in which both parties have the opportunity to present their case and respond to the evidence against them.

Under Section 10 of the Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020 ( and similar provisions in the Federal and other provincial laws , Such as the Price Control and Prevention of Profiteering and Hoarding (Amendment) Act, 2022, for ICT), Any person who provides information about an act of hoarding that leads to a conviction And the release of funds (from the sale of seized goods) into the government exchequer is entitled to a reward.

Under the Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act 2024, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) is the Controller of Prices and Supplies in their respective District.

The Hoarding Act schedule typically includes Essential commodities like food, medicine, and fuel. Examples of items often listed in the schedules of various "Hoarding Acts" include: Food items: Wheat, rice, sugar, milk, edible oils, pulses, meat, fruits, and vegetables. Medicines/Health supplies: Drugs, face masks, sanitizers, oxygen gas and cylinders, and surgical gloves. Fuel/Energy sources: Kerosene oil, coal, firewood, LPG, and LNG. Other necessities: Cement, fertilizers, and basic clothing materials.

Petrol is NOT an article mentioned in the Schedule under the Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020. The Schedule to the Act lists numerous essential items, including: Sugar (White sugar) Whea t (and wheat flour) Rice ( Paddy is listed, and other sources mention "Rice all sorts" in similar legislation )

The most accurate definition of "officer" among the options is A person authorized to act under a law or in an official capacity. An officer is generally a person who holds a position of authority and responsibility, either by election or appointment, i n a government, corporation, society, or other organization. This person is authorized to perform specific duties and functions associated with that office, often including the ability to bind the organization to contracts or exercise sovereign duties in the public sector.

Dismissal for default means a case is dismissed for non-appearance or non-prosecution. Non-appearance: A case is dismissed if the plaintiff (or their counsel) fails to appear in court on the date of the hearing or an adjourned date. Non-prosecution (or "want of prosecution"): A case is dismissed if the party who filed it fails to take the necessary steps to move the case forward within a reasonable time (e.g., failure to file documents, serve summons, or comply with court orders), indicating a lack of intent to pursue the claim.

In law, “interpretation” means A) Explaining the meaning of statutes or provisions [1, 2]. Legal interpretation, often referred to as statutory construction, is the process by which courts and other legal bodies determine the precise meaning and intent behind written laws or specific legal phrases and terms within those laws [1, 2]. The goal is to apply the law as the legislative body intended, or to determine the legal effect of a document

"Plead guilty" means Admit to the offense charged [1, 2]. When a defendant in a legal case pleads guilty, they are formally acknowledging in court that they committed the crime they are accused of [1]

Section 283 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) is about Obstruction in a public way or line of navigation. The section deals with any act which causes danger, obstruction, or annoyance to the public in any public way or line of navigation .

Section 166 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) relates to the offence of a Public servant disobeying law, with intent to cause injury to any person.

According to Section 115 PPC, if an offense is not committed, the punishment for abetment is Half of the punishment for the offense. This section addresses situations where someone instigates or encourages another person to commit a crime, but the crime never actually occurs. If the intended offense is punishable by death or life imprisonment, the abettor can still be imprisoned for up to seven years, even though the crime wasn't carried out. For other offenses, the punishment for abetment is generally half o f what the original offense would have been.

Hoarding is declared a punishable offense primarily under Section 3 of legislation such as the Price Control and Prevention of Profiteering and Hoarding Act, 1977 (in its application to Pakistan) and provincial laws lik e the Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act, 2020.

Section 76 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) deals with Acts done by mistake of fact, believing oneself bound by law. The full text of the section states: "Nothing is an offense which is done by a person who is, or who by reason of a mistake of fact and not by reason of a mistake of law in good faith believes himself to be, bound by law to do it". This provides a "general exception" to criminal liability in such specific circumstances, such as a police officer mistakenly but in good faith arresting the wrong person while executing a court order.

Section 83 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) provides immunity to Children between 7 and 12 years of immature understanding. This section states that a child above seven years but under twelve who lacks the maturity to understand the consequences of their actions is not considered criminally liable.

No person shall be deprived of life or liberty save in accordance with law as provided in Article 9 of the Constitution of 1973.

Section 42 allows for a special revision of the record-of-rights to correct or update land records. This ensures accuracy and fairness in documenting ownership and tenancy rights.

Section 40 of the PERA Act provides for the refund of fine if the penalty was imposed wrongly. It ensures fairness and correction of errors in penalty imposition.

Section 33 prescribes a fine up to Rs. 500 or eviction for violations under the Colonization Act. This ensures compliance with land use and possession rules in colonies.

When the Collector places a purchaser in possession, they are legally considered a tenant of the government . This status ensures that government rights and revenue are maintained until full ownership is confirmed.

The Revenue Officer has the authority to enhance or reduce the produce rent based on assessment. This ensures fair rent determination for tenants according to crop yield and conditions .