Q1: 1. What is the maximum period for which a police officer can seize certain property under Section 102 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) 30 days
• B) B) 60 days
• C) C) 90 days
• D) D) 120 days

Q2: 2. In which situation can a police officer exercise the power to seize property under Section 102 of the CrPC 1973?

• A) A) During a routine traffic stop
• B) B) While investigating a cognizable offense
• C) C) In a civil dispute
• D) D) To settle personal debts

Q3: 3. What is the main purpose behind granting the power of seizure to a police officer under Section 102 of the CrPC 1973?

• A) A) To enhance their personal wealth
• B) B) To prevent tampering with evidence
• C) C) To facilitate illegal activities
• D) D) To disrupt public peace

Q4: 4. Which of the following is NOT a type of property that can be seized by a police officer under Section 102 of the CrPC 1973?

• A) A) Stolen goods
• B) B) Counterfeit currency
• C) C) Personal belongings of the accused
• D) D) Weapons used in a crime

Q5: 5. What is the procedure that a police officer must follow after seizing property under Section 102 of the CrPC 1973?

• A) A) Keep the property without any documentation
• B) B) Return the property to the accused immediately
• C) C) Prepare an inventory of the seized property
• D) D) Sell the property in a public auction

Q6: 6. How does the power to seize property under Section 102 of the CrPC 1973 help in the investigation of crimes?

• A) A) By allowing the police to confiscate legally owned items
• B) B) By preserving evidence crucial to the case
• C) C) By enabling the police to profit from seized assets
• D) D) By creating unnecessary delays in the legal process

Q7: 7. Which court order is required for a police officer to seize property under Section 102 of the CrPC 1973?

• A) A) Warrant of arrest
• B) B) Search warrant
• C) C) Summons
• D) D) Bail order

Q8: 8. In a real-life scenario, if a police officer seizes a weapon believed to have been used in a crime, what is the next step as per Section 102 of the CrPC 1973?

• A) A) Return the weapon to the accused
• B) B) Keep the weapon for personal use
• C) C) Submit the weapon to the forensic department
• D) D) Destroy the weapon immediately

Q9: 9. Under Section 102 of the CrPC 1973, what action can be taken if the seized property is perishable or likely to depreciate in value?

• A) A) Allow the accused to keep the property
• B) B) Sell the property in a private auction
• C) C) Dispose of the property as soon as possible
• D) D) Keep the property as evidence indefinitely

Q10: 10. What happens if a police officer seizes property without following the procedures outlined in Section 102 of the CrPC 1973?

• A) A) The officer receives a commendation
• B) B) The property automatically belongs to the officer
• C) C) The seizure is considered illegal
• D) D) The accused is immediately released

Q11: 11. When can a police officer seize property under Section 102 of the CrPC 1973 without a warrant?

• A) A) Only during daytime
• B) B) Only during nighttime
• C) C) In emergency situations
• D) D) After consulting with the accused

Q12: 12. In a hypothetical case where a police officer seizes a vehicle suspected to be involved in a hit-and-run accident, what should the officer do next as per Section 102 of the CrPC 1973?

• A) A) Return the vehicle to the owner
• B) B) Sell the vehicle to cover investigation costs
• C) C) Keep the vehicle for personal use
• D) D) Seize the vehicle documents as well

Q13: 13. What precaution should a police officer take while seizing property under Section 102 of the CrPC 1973 to ensure transparency and accountability?

• A) A) Seize all items in the vicinity
• B) B) Avoid documenting the seizure
• C) C) Follow proper procedures and maintain records
• D) D) Inform the media immediately

Q14: 14. If a police officer seizes property under Section 102 of the CrPC 1973 and later finds it irrelevant to the case, what should be done with the property?

• A) A) Keep it indefinitely
• B) B) Return it to the accused
• C) C) Destroy it immediately
• D) D) Sell it in a public auction

Q15: 15. How does the power of seizure under Section 102 of the CrPC 1973 help in preventing the destruction of evidence?

• A) A) By allowing the accused to handle the evidence
• B) B) By keeping the evidence away from public view
• C) C) By securing the evidence with the investigating officer
• D) D) By selling the evidence to interested parties

Q16: 16. What measures can a police officer take to ensure the safekeeping of seized property under Section 102 of the CrPC 1973?

• A) A) Leave the property unattended
• B) B) Lock the property in a secure facility
• C) C) Hand over the property to a civilian
• D) D) Destroy the property immediately

Q17: 17. In a scenario where a police officer seizes electronic devices as evidence under Section 102 of the CrPC 1973, what additional steps should be taken to preserve digital evidence?

• A) A) Delete irrelevant data from the devices
• B) B) Create backup copies of the data
• C) C) Share the data with the public
• D) D) Ignore the digital evidence

Q18: 18. How does the power of seizure under Section 102 of the CrPC 1973 contribute to the overall fairness and effectiveness of criminal investigations?

• A) A) By allowing arbitrary confiscation of property
• B) B) By hindering the collection of evidence
• C) C) By ensuring the preservation of evidence
• D) D) By promoting corruption within law enforcement

Q19: 19. What steps should a police officer take to notify the owner of seized property under Section 102 of the CrPC 1973?

• A) A) Keep the seizure confidential
• B) B) Send a formal notice to the owner
• C) C) Ignore the owner's rights
• D) D) Publicly announce the seizure

Q20: 20. In a situation where a police officer seizes cash suspected to be proceeds of a crime under Section 102 of the CrPC 1973, what documentation is crucial to maintain the chain of custody?

• A) A) Photographs of the cash
• B) B) Detailed inventory of the cash
• C) C) Personal use of the cash by the officer
• D) D) Immediate deposit of the cash in the officer's account

Q21: 21. How can the power of seizure under Section 102 of the CrPC 1973 help in recovering assets acquired through illegal means?

• A) A) By returning the assets to the accused
• B) B) By auctioning off the assets
• C) C) By preserving the assets as evidence
• D) D) By ignoring the seized assets

Q22: 22. If a police officer seizes property under Section 102 of the CrPC 1973 and later discovers new information exonerating the accused, what should be done with the seized property?

• A) A) Destroy it immediately
• B) B) Keep it as evidence for future cases
• C) C) Return it to the accused
• D) D) Sell it to cover investigation costs

Q23: 23. What legal recourse is available to a person whose property has been seized by a police officer under Section 102 of the CrPC 1973?

• A) A) File a complaint with the local magistrate
• B) B) Seek compensation through a civil lawsuit
• C) C) Accept the seizure without question
• D) D) Confront the police officer physically

Q24: 24. In a hypothetical scenario where a police officer seizes documents vital to a business operation under Section 102 of the CrPC 1973, what steps should be taken to minimize disruption to the business?

• A) A) Return the documents immediately
• B) B) Provide photocopies of the documents
• C) C) Maintain confidentiality of the documents
• D) D) Seize the business assets as well

Q25: 25. How does the provision of seizure under Section 102 of the CrPC 1973 balance the interests of law enforcement with the rights of individuals?

• A) A) By prioritizing the rights of law enforcement
• B) B) By allowing unrestricted confiscation of property
• C) C) By imposing strict guidelines on seizure procedures
• D) D) By encouraging misuse of power by police officers