Q1: 1. In which section of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 is the provision for Prosecution of Judges and public servants mentioned?

• A) A) Section 197
• B) B) Section 198
• C) C) Section 199
• D) D) Section 200

Q2: 2. Under Section 197 of the CrPC, prior sanction is required for prosecution of which category of individuals?

• A) A) Only Judges
• B) B) Only public servants
• C) C) Both Judges and public servants
• D) D) None of the above

Q3: 3. What is the purpose of Section 197 in the CrPC?

• A) A) To protect public servants from frivolous prosecutions
• B) B) To expedite the prosecution of public servants
• C) C) To allow prosecution without any prior approval
• D) D) None of the above

Q4: 4. Which of the following statements is true regarding the requirement of prior sanction under Section 197 of the CrPC?

• A) A) Sanction is required for all criminal offenses committed by Judges and public servants
• B) B) Sanction is not required for private individuals
• C) C) Sanction is required for specific offenses mentioned in the section
• D) D) None of the above

Q5: 5. A real-life scenario where Section 197 of the CrPC would be applicable is when a public servant is accused of

• A) A) Speeding in their personal vehicle
• B) B) Misappropriation of public funds
• C) C) Trespassing on private property
• D) D) None of the above

Q6: 6. Under Section 197 of the CrPC, who has the authority to grant sanction for the prosecution of Judges and public servants?

• A) A) President of India
• B) B) Prime Minister of India
• C) C) Competent authority as specified in the section
• D) D) Chief Justice of India

Q7: 7. Which of the following options accurately describes the role of the competent authority in granting sanction under Section 197 of the CrPC?

• A) A) The competent authority must conduct a full trial before granting sanction
• B) B) The competent authority must be satisfied that the allegations are well-founded
• C) C) The competent authority has no role in the process
• D) D) None of the above

Q8: 8. A situation where prior sanction under Section 197 is not required is when a public servant is accused of

• A) A) Accepting a bribe in the course of official duty
• B) B) Committing a murder in a personal capacity
• C) C) Theft of personal property
• D) D) None of the above

Q9: 9. Which of the following is not a condition requisite for initiation of proceedings under Section 197 of the CrPC?

• A) A) The alleged offense must have been committed in the discharge of official duty
• B) B) The offense must be punishable with imprisonment for less than two years
• C) C) There must be prior sanction for prosecution
• D) D) None of the above

Q10: 10. A case where a Judge is accused of passing a judgment in favor of a close relative would likely require

• A) A) Prior sanction under Section 197 of the CrPC
• B) B) No prior sanction as it is a personal matter
• C) C) Approval from the local police
• D) D) None of the above

Q11: 11. Which of the following statements is true regarding the scope of protection provided by Section 197 of the CrPC?

• A) A) It protects public servants from all criminal proceedings
• B) B) It only protects Judges from criminal proceedings
• C) C) It is limited to offenses committed in the course of official duty
• D) D) None of the above

Q12: 12. A scenario where prior sanction under Section 197 is not required is when a public servant is accused of

• A) A) Embezzling public funds
• B) B) Fighting in a personal capacity
• C) C) Damaging personal property
• D) D) None of the above

Q13: 13. Who has the authority to withdraw the sanction granted for prosecution under Section 197 of the CrPC?

• A) A) The public prosecutor
• B) B) The investigating officer
• C) C) The competent authority that granted the sanction
• D) D) None of the above

Q14: 14. An example of a situation where Section 197 of the CrPC would be applicable is when a public servant is accused of

• A) A) Hosting a party at their residence
• B) B) Accepting a gift from a friend
• C) C) Misusing their official position for personal gain
• D) D) None of the above

Q15: 15. Which of the following is a valid reason for the requirement of prior sanction under Section 197 of the CrPC?

• A) A) To delay the legal process
• B) B) To ensure a fair investigation is conducted
• C) C) To discourage reporting of offenses by public servants
• D) D) None of the above

Q16: 16. In a case where a public servant is accused of committing an offense in the course of official duty, who can file a complaint for prosecution?

• A) A) Any individual
• B) B) Only the victim of the offense
• C) C) Only the competent authority that can grant sanction
• D) D) None of the above

Q17: 17. Which of the following is not a factor considered by the competent authority when deciding on granting sanction under Section 197 of the CrPC?

• A) A) The nature and gravity of the offense
• B) B) The financial status of the accused public servant
• C) C) The impact of the offense on public interest
• D) D) None of the above

Q18: 18. A real-life problem where Section 197 of the CrPC comes into play is when a public servant is accused of

• A) A) Jaywalking on the street
• B) B) Issuing a license in violation of rules
• C) C) Littering in a public park
• D) D) None of the above

Q19: 19. Which of the following options correctly describes the effect of lack of prior sanction under Section 197 of the CrPC on the prosecution of a public servant?

• A) A) Prosecution cannot be initiated at all
• B) B) Prosecution can proceed without any hindrance
• C) C) Prosecution can only be initiated by the victim of the offense
• D) D) None of the above

Q20: 20. A situation where a public servant is accused of using excessive force while carrying out official duties would likely require

• A) A) No prior sanction under Section 197 of the CrPC
• B) B) Prior sanction due to the nature of the offense
• C) C) Approval from the local government
• D) D) None of the above

Q21: 21. What should be the approach when a public servant is accused of committing an offense both in the course of official duty and in a personal capacity?

• A) A) Prosecution can proceed without sanction
• B) B) Separate cases should be filed for each aspect of the offense
• C) C) Only the personal aspect requires sanction under Section 197
• D) D) None of the above

Q22: 22. An example of a scenario where Section 197 of the CrPC would not be applicable is when a public servant is accused of

• A) A) Accepting a bribe to influence a government contract
• B) B) Violating a traffic signal while off duty
• C) C) Assaulting a colleague in the workplace
• D) D) None of the above

Q23: 23. When can the requirement of prior sanction under Section 197 of the CrPC be waived?

• A) A) If the offense is committed outside the jurisdiction of the competent authority
• B) B) If the offense is of a minor nature
• C) C) If the accused public servant resigns from their position
• D) D) None of the above

Q24: 24. Which of the following is a consequence of initiating prosecution without prior sanction under Section 197 of the CrPC?

• A) A) The case will be dismissed immediately
• B) B) The accused public servant cannot be convicted
• C) C) The case will continue, but with limitations
• D) D) None of the above

Q25: 25. A scenario where prior sanction under Section 197 is not required is when a public servant is accused of

• A) A) Assaulting a subordinate during work hours
• B) B) Running a marathon on a weekend
• C) C) Failing to pay personal debts
• D) D) None of the above