General Law & Jurisprudence — Past Papers — Part 7 MCQs with Explanations

An appeal must be filed within 7 days from the date of the Price Controller’s order. This allows for timely review and correction of any grievance or error.

Section 13 provides legal protection (indemnity) to officers for actions taken honestly in good faith. It shields them from legal proceedings for official duties performed properly.

After seizure, the officer must prepare an inventory or list of all seized goods. This ensures proper record and accountability of the seized materials.

Under Section 49 Cr.P.C , a police officer lawfully inside a house may break it open to free himself if detained . This ensures the officer’s safety and continuation of lawful duty.

Under Section 48 Cr.P.C , a police officer may break into or enter a house to make an arrest if denied entry. This applies when access is lawfully required but refused.

Under Section 99-B CrPC , any aggrieved person can challenge an order of forfeiture of a publication. Such application lies directly before the High Court .

A warrant can be executed by Sub-Inspector (SI) or Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI). Both are authorized police officers empowered to carry out arrests or searches under the warrant.

Under Section 96 Cr.P.C , a Court may issue a search warrant for any place suspected to contain evidence. It authorizes search and seizure to aid in investigation or trial.

Under Section 46 Cr.P.C, arrest means actual restraint or physical contact to confine a person . It signifies taking a person into legal custody by lawful authority.

Itlaf-e-Udw means causing the destruction or loss of any organ or limb of a person. It applies even if the act is committed under intoxication or influence of drugs .

A Hearing Officer exercises authority only over enforcement stations assigned to him. This ensures localized and effective enforcement proceedings.

Section 143 : Being a member of an unlawful assembly is punishable with imprisonment up to six months, or fine, or both. Section 144 : If the assembly is armed with a deadly weapon, the punishment increases to imprisonment up to two years, or fine, or both.

In penal laws, the Strict Construction Rule is applied to avoid extending punishment beyond clear wording . It ensures that no one is punished unless clearly covered by law.

Under Article 184(3) , the Supreme Court can take up cases directly in matters of public importance involving fundamental rights. Unlike Article 199 , it does not require locus standi (personal interest) to file a petition.

Section 5(4)(e) authorizes the Provincial Controller General to seek help from other authorities. It ensures effective audit and administrative coordination.

Under Section 5(2) , the Provincial Controller General can delegate powers to subordinates. This ensures efficient functioning and administrative control.

Article 199 empowers the High Court to issue writs for enforcement of rights. Its jurisdiction is limited within the respective province .

The Sub-Divisional Enforcement Officer (SDEO) has the power to issue an arrest order. It is done under proper legal authority and procedure .

Section 141 PPC defines unlawful assembly as an assembly of five or more persons with a common illegal object. The punishment for unlawful assembly is given in Section 143 PPC .

Section 161 PPC punishes a public servant who accepts illegal gratification (bribe) in connection with official duties. It targets corruption and abuse of authority by public officials.

Procedural fairness ensures right to be heard and unbiased decision-making. It is a key part of natural justice principles .

This maxim ensures impartiality in justice by preventing bias. It means no person can judge a case where they have an interest.

This maxim means a word’s meaning is understood from surrounding words . It helps in interpreting statutes more accurately in legal context.

This legal maxim means specific laws take precedence over general ones. It ensures clarity and priority when both laws cover the same subject.

Article 5 declares that loyalty to the State and obedience to the Constitution and law is a fundamental duty of every citizen. It emphasizes that no one can act against the Constitution or the law .

Federal Government employees cannot take casual leave without a valid reason or prior approval. Every leave type—casual, earned, or medical—requires justification or sanction under Revised Leave Rules, 1980. More Details Casual leave is only for short emergencies . Unauthorized absence is treated as Leave without Pay (LWP). وفاقی ملازمین بغیر کسی وجہ یا منظوری کے کیشول چھٹی نہیں لے سکتے، ایسی غیر حاضری بغیر تنخواہ شمار ہوتی ہے

Punishment: Imprisonment for a term that may extend to seven years , in addition to a fine. Abduction involves the forcible taking or enticing of a person. Although the illegal detention of a person may continue, the act of abduction itself is a one-time offence.

The Objectives Resolution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on March 12, 1949 . Prime Minister, Liaquat Ali Khan , had presented it in the assembly on March 7, 1949 . Out of 75 members o f the assembly, 21 voted for it. All the amendments proposed by minority members were rejected. Consequently, all ten of them voted against The resolution, in its entirety, has been made part of the Constitution of Pakistan under Article 2(A) ................... Quaid - i - Azam is the first President of the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan Liaquat Ali Khan headed after the death of Jinnah for three years and produced the Objectives Resolution. ............ During 5 meeti ngs of the First Constituent Assembly, the Objective Resolution was passed .............. The aim of the objective resolution was to Frame the constitution on the basis of the Islamic concept of the sovereignty of God ................... The members of the constituent assembly was increased from 69 to 79 ND5-07-2023

Article 11(3) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan explicitly states this prohibition. It is further supported by other laws, such as th e Employment of Children Act 1991, This prohibits children under 14 from working in hazardous environments like mines and factories.

(Section 44-C - Power to Remove Officer): - If, in the opinion of the Registrar, an officer of a society: - Has acted against the interest of society , or - Is negligent, corrupt, or incompetent, - The Registrar may remove such officer after allowing them to be heard.

According to Rule 54 of the Cooperative Societies Rules, 1927: > “Investment of Funds.” > A society may, with the previous sanction of the Registrar, invest its funds or any portion thereof in the purchase or lease of land or buildings or in the construction of buildings required for the conduct of its business.

Distribution of profits is regulated under Section 40 of the Cooperative Societies Act, 1925. Restriction on distribution of profits.– Subject to the provisions of section 38, the balance of the profits of a society after making the prescribed provisions for the reserve fund may, Together with any available profits of past years, be distributed among its members, And in the case of consumers’ and producers’ societies, also among persons who are not members, To the extent and under the conditions prescribed by the rules or by the by-laws of such societies

37. Execution of arbitration orders in special cases. Subject to the provisions of Section 59 of the Act, the Registrar may, by an order in writing, specially authorize any officer of the Co-operative Department not below the rank of Sub-Auditor or a Supervisor of a supervising union to call for and send arbitration orders obtained by any society for execution. The societies in respect of which those powers are to be exercised by the Officers so authorised shall be mentioned in the order.

According to Section 23 of the Co-operative Societies Act, 1925, a society is a body corporate. The registration of a society under this act makes it a body corporate with the following characteristics: It has the name under which it is registered. It has perpetual succession and a common seal. It has the power to hold property, enter into contracts, and sue and be sued. It can do all other things necessary for its stated purpose.

52. Power and duties of the committee. (1) The business of every registered society shall be managed by the committee subject to the provisions of the Act and these rules and subject to such by-laws, Not being inconsistent with the Act or these rules as have been passed in a general meeting And registered under the Act; but no by-law registered under the Act shall invalidate any prior act of the committee Which would have been valid if that by-law had not been made registered.

Grave and Sudden Provocation – Section 300 Exception 1 If the accused was deprived of self-control due to grave and sudden provocation, and caused death in the heat of passion. Under the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), causing death is considered culpable homicide not amounting to murder, rather than murder, in specific scenarios like grave and sudden provocation , where the offender loses self-control.

In police/legal terms, the case file is referred to as Misl . It contains all documents and evidence related to the case.

Law requires that a female officer must be present during the arrest of a woman . This ensures protection of women’s rights and dignity.

The Pakistan Penal Code (تعزیراتِ پاکستان) is the criminal law of Pakistan. It defines crimes and their punishments .

An advocate should not interfere in a case where he is not engaged. Exception: He may give opinion or address arguments only if a judicial officer or judge specifically calls upon him in open Court.