Q1: 1. In which section of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 does it provide the provision for the Court to alter a charge?

• A) A) Section 205
• B) B) Section 213
• C) C) Section 216
• D) D) Section 220

Q2: 2. When can the Court alter or add any charge before the judgment is pronounced?

• A) A) At any time during the trial
• B) B) Only after the evidence of the witnesses is recorded
• C) C) Only after the accused has presented their defense
• D) D) Before the judgment is pronounced

Q3: 3. Which of the following is a real-life scenario where the Court may alter a charge under Section 216?

• A) A) Changing a charge from theft to robbery based on evidence presented
• B) B) Changing a charge from speeding to drunk driving after the trial
• C) C) Changing a charge from trespassing to vandalism without any valid reason
• D) D) Changing a charge from fraud to burglary after the judgment is pronounced

Q4: 4. What must the Court do before altering or adding a charge under Section 216?

• A) A) Seek permission from the police
• B) B) Seek permission from the public prosecutor
• C) C) Provide notice to the accused and hear their objections
• D) D) Inform the media about the change in charges

Q5: 5. In which situation can the Court alter a charge without providing an opportunity to the accused to be heard?

• A) A) If the accused is absent from the trial
• B) B) If the charge is minor and does not impact the case
• C) C) If the public prosecutor requests the change
• D) D) If the defense lawyer agrees to the alteration

Q6: 6. What action can the Court take if it decides to alter a charge under Section 216?

• A) A) Dismiss the case
• B) B) Acquit the accused
• C) C) Convict the accused immediately
• D) D) Proceed with the trial on the altered charge

Q7: 7. How does the alteration of a charge impact the proceedings of a criminal trial?

• A) A) It delays the trial process
• B) B) It speeds up the trial process
• C) C) It nullifies all previous evidence
• D) D) It changes the jurisdiction of the Court

Q8: 8. Who has the burden of proving the altered charge in a criminal trial after it has been changed under Section 216?

• A) A) The accused
• B) B) The police
• C) C) The public prosecutor
• D) D) The Court

Q9: 9. What is the primary purpose of allowing the Court to alter a charge in the course of a criminal trial?

• A) A) To confuse the accused
• B) B) To ensure justice is done
• C) C) To avoid lengthy trials
• D) D) To favor the prosecution

Q10: 10. Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for the Court to alter a charge under Section 216?

• A) A) To correct a clerical error
• B) B) To include a different offense arising from the same facts
• C) C) To punish the accused more severely
• D) D) To ensure the charge reflects the evidence presented

Q11: 11. Can the Court alter a charge after the judgment is pronounced?

• A) A) Yes, only if new evidence emerges
• B) B) Yes, at any time during the trial
• C) C) No, once the judgment is pronounced
• D) D) No, only before the trial begins

Q12: 12. What happens if the Court alters a charge without following the procedures laid down in Section 216?

• A) A) The accused is automatically acquitted
• B) B) The altered charge is deemed invalid
• C) C) The trial continues as if no change was made
• D) D) The judge is reprimanded by higher authorities

Q13: 13. In a scenario where a new charge is added during the trial under Section 216, what rights does the accused have?

• A) A) To refuse to participate in the trial
• B) B) To challenge the new charge and present a defense
• C) C) To demand a change of judge
• D) D) To appeal the decision immediately

Q14: 14. Under Section 216, can the Court alter a charge based on the accused's confession alone?

• A) A) Yes, if the confession is voluntary
• B) B) No, confession cannot be used to alter charges
• C) C) Yes, confession is sufficient evidence for alteration
• D) D) No, confession must be supported by additional evidence

Q15: 15. What must the Court consider before altering a charge under Section 216 to ensure fairness to the accused?

• A) A) The judge's personal opinion
• B) B) The severity of the punishment
• C) C) The impact on the defense's case
• D) D) The popularity of the case in the media

Q16: 16. How does the alteration of a charge affect the accused's right to a fair trial?

• A) A) It enhances the right to a fair trial
• B) B) It diminishes the right to a fair trial
• C) C) It has no impact on the right to a fair trial
• D) D) It delays the right to a fair trial

Q17: 17. Which of the following is a situation where the Court may refuse to alter a charge under Section 216?

• A) A) When the alteration benefits the prosecution
• B) B) When the alteration prejudices the accused
• C) C) When the alteration is requested by the defense
• D) D) When the alteration simplifies the trial process

Q18: 18. Can the Court alter a charge based on its own suspicion or belief under Section 216?

• A) A) Yes, the Court has the discretion to do so
• B) B) No, the Court must rely on evidence presented
• C) C) Yes, only if the accused consents
• D) D) No, alteration must be based on the prosecutor's request

Q19: 19. In a case where the Court alters a charge and convicts the accused, can the alteration be challenged on appeal?

• A) A) Yes, only by the defense
• B) B) No, alterations made by the Court are final
• C) C) Yes, by the prosecution and the defense
• D) D) No, the alteration is not subject to appeal

Q20: 20. What recourse does the accused have if they believe the Court has wrongly altered a charge under Section 216?

• A) A) To file a civil suit against the judge
• B) B) To request a retrial with a different judge
• C) C) To challenge the alteration through legal avenues
• D) D) To accept the decision and proceed with the trial

Q21: 21. How can the alteration of a charge impact the outcome of a criminal trial?

• A) A) It can lead to a wrongful conviction
• B) B) It can speed up the trial process
• C) C) It can eliminate the need for a trial
• D) D) It can only benefit the prosecution

Q22: 22. What factors must the Court consider before deciding to alter a charge under Section 216?

• A) A) The accused's financial status
• B) B) The gravity of the offense
• C) C) The judge's personal opinion
• D) D) The accused's popularity in society

Q23: 23. Can the Court alter a charge multiple times during a single trial under Section 216?

• A) A) Yes, without any restrictions
• B) B) Yes, but only with the accused's consent
• C) C) No, only one alteration is allowed
• D) D) No, alterations are limited by procedural fairness

Q24: 24. What safeguards are in place to prevent the Court from arbitrarily altering charges under Section 216?

• A) A) Oversight by the media
• B) B) Approval from the President
• C) C) Procedural requirements and fairness
• D) D) Pressure from the public prosecutor

Q25: 25. How does the alteration of a charge under Section 216 contribute to the overall fairness of the criminal justice system?

• A) A) By ensuring the accused is always convicted
• B) B) By allowing for adaptability in response to evidence
• C) C) By eliminating the need for trials
• D) D) By speeding up the trial process