Q1: 1. What does Section 163 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 prohibit?

• A) A) Offering inducements
• B) B) Withholding evidence
• C) C) Delaying investigation
• D) D) Allowing confessions

Q2: 2. In a criminal investigation, a police officer promises a suspect a reduced sentence in exchange for a confession. Is this action permissible under Section 163?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Maybe
• D) D) Depends on the severity of the crime

Q3: 3. Which of the following is NOT allowed when dealing with suspects under Section 163?

• A) A) Offering monetary rewards
• B) B) Providing legal counsel
• C) C) Promising leniency
• D) D) Threatening harm

Q4: 4. A police officer tells a witness that they will receive a cash reward for providing information about a crime. Is this action in compliance with Section 163?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only if approved by the court
• D) D) Depends on the nature of the crime

Q5: 5. Under Section 163, what is the main purpose of prohibiting inducements in investigations?

• A) A) To speed up the investigation process
• B) B) To ensure fair treatment of suspects
• C) C) To increase conviction rates
• D) D) To protect police officers

Q6: 6. Which of the following scenarios violates Section 163?

• A) A) Providing food to a hungry suspect during questioning
• B) B) Offering a suspect a job in exchange for cooperation
• C) C) Allowing a suspect to call their lawyer
• D) D) Offering witness protection to a key informant

Q7: 7. If a police officer offers a suspect a lighter sentence in exchange for a confession, what legal principle does this action violate?

• A) A) Right to privacy
• B) B) Right to fair trial
• C) C) Right to silence
• D) D) Right to legal representation

Q8: 8. Which of the following best describes the intent of Section 163 in the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) To incentivize witnesses to come forward
• B) B) To protect the rights of suspects during investigations
• C) C) To empower police officers with investigative tools
• D) D) To expedite the legal process

Q9: 9. In a murder case, a police officer offers a witness a large sum of money to testify against the accused. Is this action permissible under Section 163?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only with court approval
• D) D) Depends on the witness's financial situation

Q10: 10. Which of the following statements is true regarding inducements under Section 163?

• A) A) Inducements are allowed if they lead to a quicker resolution of the case
• B) B) Inducements are always permissible in criminal investigations
• C) C) Inducements can compromise the integrity of the investigation
• D) D) Inducements are only prohibited in serious criminal cases

Q11: 11. A police officer promises a suspect that their charges will be dropped if they provide information about a criminal organization. Does this action violate Section 163?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only if the suspect is a minor
• D) D) Depends on the seriousness of the crime

Q12: 12. What ethical principle does Section 163 aim to uphold in criminal investigations?

• A) A) Transparency
• B) B) Justice
• C) C) Efficiency
• D) D) Confidentiality

Q13: 13. Under Section 163, which of the following is considered an unacceptable practice during police investigations?

• A) A) Providing witness protection
• B) B) Offering a suspect immunity from prosecution
• C) C) Promising a suspect a reduced sentence in exchange for information
• D) D) Allowing suspects access to legal representation

Q14: 14. A police officer offers a victim compensation in exchange for identifying the perpetrator of a crime. Is this action permissible under Section 163?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only if the victim is a minor
• D) D) Depends on the severity of the crime

Q15: 15. Which of the following best describes the purpose of Section 163 in the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) To encourage suspects to confess their crimes
• B) B) To prevent coercion and ensure fairness in investigations
• C) C) To expedite trials by offering incentives to witnesses
• D) D) To limit the use of evidence in court

Q16: 16. A police officer offers a suspect a chance to avoid interrogation by providing a false alibi. Is this action permitted under Section 163?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only if the suspect is a repeat offender
• D) D) Depends on the seriousness of the crime

Q17: 17. In a bribery case, a police officer assures a witness that they will receive a portion of the confiscated bribe money if they testify against the accused. Is this action compliant with Section 163?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only with court approval
• D) D) Depends on the witness's financial status

Q18: 18. Which of the following scenarios violates Section 163's prohibition on inducements in investigations?

• A) A) Providing a suspect with legal advice
• B) B) Offering a reward for information leading to an arrest
• C) C) Threatening a suspect with harsher punishment if they don't cooperate
• D) D) Allowing suspects to have a family member present during questioning

Q19: 19. Under Section 163, what should be the primary focus of police investigations when dealing with suspects?

• A) A) Obtaining confessions at any cost
• B) B) Upholding the principles of justice and fairness
• C) C) Maintaining good relations with informants
• D) D) Ensuring the suspects are intimidated into cooperating

Q20: 20. A police officer offers a suspect a chance to escape prosecution if they provide incriminating evidence against their accomplice. Does this action comply with Section 163?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only if the accomplice is a known criminal
• D) D) Depends on the suspect's criminal record

Q21: 21. In a fraud case, a police officer offers a suspect immunity from prosecution in exchange for cooperation. Is this action consistent with Section 163?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only with court approval
• D) D) Depends on the amount of money involved in the fraud

Q22: 22. Which of the following is a key principle underlying Section 163 in the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) Protection of police officers
• B) B) Protection of suspects' rights
• C) C) Expediting trials
• D) D) Maximizing conviction rates

Q23: 23. A police officer offers a suspect a chance to avoid arrest if they provide information about a crime. Does this action violate Section 163?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only if the suspect is a juvenile
• D) D) Depends on the severity of the crime

Q24: 24. Under Section 163, what is the main concern with offering inducements in criminal investigations?

• A) A) Unnecessarily prolonging investigations
• B) B) Compromising the integrity of evidence
• C) C) Preventing suspects from exercising their rights
• D) D) Ensuring suspects receive fair treatment

Q25: 25. Which of the following actions would be deemed unacceptable under Section 163 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) Allowing suspects to consult with their legal counsel
• B) B) Offering a witness protection program
• C) C) Promising a suspect a reduced sentence for cooperation
• D) D) Providing victims with compensation for their losses