Q1: 1. In which section of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 is the provision regarding the cognizance of offences by Courts of Session mentioned?

• A) A) Section 190
• B) B) Section 193
• C) C) Section 200
• D) D) Section 205

Q2: 2. Who has the authority to take cognizance of any offence as per Section 193 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) Executive Magistrate
• B) B) Sessions Judge
• C) C) Judicial Magistrate
• D) D) High Court

Q3: 3. Under Section 193, which type of offences can be taken cognizance of by a Court of Session?

• A) A) Only bailable offences
• B) B) Only non-bailable offences
• C) C) Both bailable and non-bailable offences
• D) D) Only compoundable offences

Q4: 4. What is the primary criterion for a Court of Session to take cognizance of an offence under Section 193?

• A) A) Filing of a police report
• B) B) Filing of a charge sheet
• C) C) Filing of a complaint
• D) D) Filing of a FIR

Q5: 5. In a real-life scenario, if a complaint is filed directly before a Court of Session, what action can the Court take under Section 193?

• A) A) Dismiss the complaint
• B) B) Conduct a preliminary inquiry
• C) C) Transfer the case to a Magistrate
• D) D) Issue a warrant of arrest

Q6: 6. Who can file a complaint directly before a Court of Session as per Section 193 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) Only a police officer
• B) B) Only the public prosecutor
• C) C) Any person
• D) D) Only the victim

Q7: 7. If a complaint is filed before a Court of Session and the Court finds that the offence is exclusively triable by a Magistrate, what action can the Court take?

• A) A) Proceed with the trial
• B) B) Transfer the case to the High Court
• C) C) Transfer the case to a Magistrate
• D) D) Dismiss the complaint

Q8: 8. What is the time limit within which a Court of Session must take cognizance of an offence upon receiving a complaint under Section 193?

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

Q9: 9. In a hypothetical case, if a complaint is filed before a Court of Session but the complainant fails to appear in court, what can the Court do under Section 193?

• A) A) Dismiss the complaint
• B) B) Issue a warrant against the complainant
• C) C) Proceed with the trial in absentia
• D) D) Transfer the case to the High Court

Q10: 10. Can a Court of Session take cognizance of an offence suo motu under Section 193 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) Yes, always
• B) B) Yes, with the permission of the High Court
• C) C) No, never
• D) D) No, only on the basis of a police report

Q11: 11. In a situation where a Court of Session decides not to take cognizance of an offence upon receiving a complaint, what is the appropriate course of action for the complainant?

• A) A) File a fresh complaint before a Magistrate
• B) B) Appeal to the High Court
• C) C) Approach the police for further action
• D) D) Seek permission to file a private complaint

Q12: 12. Under Section 193, if a Court of Session decides to take cognizance of an offence, what is the next step in the legal process?

• A) A) Issuing summons to the accused
• B) B) Conducting a preliminary inquiry
• C) C) Filing a charge sheet
• D) D) Issuing notice to the complainant

Q13: 13. What is the role of the public prosecutor in a case where a complaint is filed before a Court of Session under Section 193?

• A) A) To act as the complainant
• B) B) To represent the accused
• C) C) To assist the Court in conducting the inquiry
• D) D) To conduct the trial proceedings

Q14: 14. If a complaint is filed before a Court of Session for an offence that is triable exclusively by a Magistrate, what factor determines the transfer of the case to the appropriate court?

• A) A) Nature of the offence
• B) B) Jurisdiction of the Court of Session
• C) C) Consent of the accused
• D) D) Availability of witnesses

Q15: 15. In a practical scenario, if a complaint is filed before a Court of Session but the offence falls under the jurisdiction of a Special Court, what action should the Court of Session take?

• A) A) Proceed with the trial
• B) B) Transfer the case to the Special Court
• C) C) Seek guidance from the High Court
• D) D) Dismiss the complaint

Q16: 16. Can a Court of Session refuse to take cognizance of an offence if it finds the complaint frivolous or vexatious?

• A) A) Yes, with the permission of the High Court
• B) B) No, it must always take cognizance
• C) C) Yes, after conducting a preliminary inquiry
• D) D) No, it must refer the matter to the police

Q17: 17. What is the purpose of conducting a preliminary inquiry by a Court of Session before taking cognizance of an offence under Section 193?

• A) A) To gather evidence against the accused
• B) B) To ascertain the veracity of the complaint
• C) C) To decide on the quantum of punishment
• D) D) To issue a warrant of arrest

Q18: 18. In a scenario where multiple offences are alleged in a single complaint filed before a Court of Session, how should the Court proceed under Section 193?

• A) A) Take cognizance of all offences simultaneously
• B) B) Take cognizance of the most serious offence only
• C) C) Direct the complainant to file separate complaints
• D) D) Transfer the case to a High Court

Q19: 19. If a complaint is filed before a Court of Session but the offence is time-barred, what action should the Court take under Section 193?

• A) A) Dismiss the complaint
• B) B) Transfer the case to a Magistrate
• C) C) Conduct a preliminary inquiry
• D) D) Seek guidance from the Supreme Court

Q20: 20. Can a Court of Session proceed with the trial of an offence without the accused being present if the complaint is filed directly before the Court?

• A) A) Yes, with the permission of the High Court
• B) B) No, the accused must be present at all stages
• C) C) Yes, if the offence is non-bailable
• D) D) No, the accused must be given an opportunity to be heard

Q21: 21. In a case where a complaint is filed before a Court of Session, who bears the burden of proving the allegations made in the complaint?

• A) A) The complainant
• B) B) The public prosecutor
• C) C) The accused
• D) D) The investigating officer

Q22: 22. If a complaint is filed before a Court of Session but the offence is compoundable, what course of action should the Court take under Section 193?

• A) A) Proceed with the trial
• B) B) Refer the parties for mediation
• C) C) Dismiss the complaint
• D) D) Transfer the case to the High Court

Q23: 23. Under Section 193, what is the significance of the term "cognizance" in relation to the powers of the Court of Session?

• A) A) Authority to issue arrest warrants
• B) B) Authority to conduct a trial
• C) C) Authority to dismiss complaints
• D) D) Authority to proceed with legal action

Q24: 24. In a practical scenario, if a complaint is filed before a Court of Session but the accused is absconding, what action can the Court take under Section 193?

• A) A) Issue a non-bailable warrant
• B) B) Dismiss the complaint
• C) C) Transfer the case to a Magistrate
• D) D) Proceed with the trial in absentia

Q25: 25. What is the primary objective of the provisions related to the cognizance of offences by Courts of Session under Section 193 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) To expedite the trial process
• B) B) To ensure fair and impartial proceedings
• C) C) To limit the jurisdiction of the Court of Session
• D) D) To discourage private complaints