Q1: 1. In which section of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 is the provision for Conviction on plea of guilty mentioned?

• A) A) Section 229
• B) B) Section 238
• C) C) Section 245
• D) D) Section 256

Q2: 2. What is the consequence of a plea of guilty under Section 229 of the CrPC 1973?

• A) A) Immediate acquittal
• B) B) Conviction
• C) C) Dismissal of the case
• D) D) Transfer to a lower court

Q3: 3. Can the court convict a person solely based on a plea of guilty?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Depends on the severity of the crime
• D) D) Only in cases of petty offenses

Q4: 4. Under Section 229 of the CrPC 1973, what is required for the court to record a conviction on a plea of guilty?

• A) A) Corroborative evidence
• B) B) Witness testimony
• C) C) Accused's confession
• D) D) Expert opinion

Q5: 5. When can a person withdraw a plea of guilty under Section 229 of the CrPC 1973?

• A) A) Before the court records the conviction
• B) B) After the conviction is recorded
• C) C) Only during trial
• D) D) Never

Q6: 6. What happens if a person withdraws their plea of guilty under Section 229 of the CrPC 1973?

• A) A) Immediate acquittal
• B) B) New trial begins
• C) C) No impact on the case
• D) D) Accused is charged with perjury

Q7: 7. In a real-life scenario, if a defendant pleads guilty under Section 229, what should the court ensure before recording the conviction?

• A) A) Adequate legal representation
• B) B) Presence of witnesses
• C) C) Accused's understanding of consequences
• D) D) Speedy trial

Q8: 8. Under Section 229 of the CrPC 1973, can a person be convicted of a crime they did not commit based solely on their plea of guilty?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only in cases of minor offenses
• D) D) Depends on the judge's discretion

Q9: 9. What is the primary purpose of Section 229 in the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) Expedite the trial process
• B) B) Ensure fair trial rights
• C) C) Reduce court workload
• D) D) Increase conviction rates

Q10: 10. What safeguards are in place to prevent wrongful convictions based on pleas of guilty under Section 229?

• A) A) Judicial oversight
• B) B) Mandatory appeal process
• C) C) Right to legal counsel
• D) D) All of the above

Q11: 11. In a case where the accused pleads guilty under Section 229, what factors may the court consider before recording the conviction?

• A) A) Previous criminal record
• B) B) Motive behind the crime
• C) C) Age and mental capacity of the accused
• D) D) Social status of the accused

Q12: 12. How does the provision of Conviction on plea of guilty under Section 229 promote efficiency in the criminal justice system?

• A) A) Reducing trial duration
• B) B) Eliminating the need for evidence
• C) C) Bypassing the appeal process
• D) D) None of the above

Q13: 13. What recourse does a person have if they feel pressured to plead guilty under Section 229?

• A) A) File a complaint against the judge
• B) B) Request a change of venue
• C) C) Challenge the plea during sentencing
• D) D) Seek legal advice

Q14: 14. How does a plea of guilty impact the sentencing process under Section 229?

• A) A) Mitigates the punishment
• B) B) Increases the punishment
• C) C) No effect on the punishment
• D) D) Leads to immediate release

Q15: 15. In a hypothetical scenario, if an accused pleads guilty to a crime they did not commit, can they later retract their plea under Section 229?

• A) A) Yes, before conviction is recorded
• B) B) No, once the plea is entered
• C) C) Only with the court's permission
• D) D) Depends on the severity of the crime

Q16: 16. What steps should a court take to ensure the voluntariness of a plea of guilty under Section 229?

• A) A) Conduct a mental health evaluation
• B) B) Provide legal counsel
• C) C) Explain the consequences clearly
• D) D) None of the above

Q17: 17. How can the court verify the authenticity of a plea of guilty under Section 229?

• A) A) Cross-examining the accused
• B) B) Seeking approval from the prosecution
• C) C) Recording the plea in writing
• D) D) Allowing the accused to retract the plea

Q18: 18. What factors may lead a person to enter a plea of guilty under Section 229?

• A) A) Fear of a lengthy trial
• B) B) Lack of legal representation
• C) C) Coercion or duress
• D) D) All of the above

Q19: 19. How does the provision for Conviction on plea of guilty help in reducing the burden on the judiciary?

• A) A) Speedy resolution of cases
• B) B) Automatic dismissal of charges
• C) C) Limited appeal options
• D) D) Increased court sessions

Q20: 20. What rights does an accused forfeit by pleading guilty under Section 229?

• A) A) Right to remain silent
• B) B) Right to a fair trial
• C) C) Right to appeal
• D) D) Right to legal representation

Q21: 21. Can the court reject a plea of guilty under Section 229 if it appears involuntary or coerced?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only with the consent of the accused
• D) D) Depends on the severity of the crime

Q22: 22. What impact does a plea of guilty have on the criminal record of the accused under Section 229?

• A) A) No entry in the criminal record
• B) B) Entry with a note of plea
• C) C) Enhanced penalties for future offenses
• D) D) Immediate expungement of records

Q23: 23. How does the provision for Conviction on plea of guilty balance the interests of justice and efficiency in the legal system?

• A) A) By prioritizing speed over fairness
• B) B) By encouraging plea bargains
• C) C) By allowing appeals for all convictions
• D) D) By restricting access to legal counsel

Q24: 24. What recourse does the accused have if they regret pleading guilty under Section 229 after the conviction is recorded?

• A) A) Appeal to a higher court
• B) B) Seek presidential pardon
• C) C) Retract the plea during sentencing
• D) D) None, the plea is binding

Q25: 25. How does the court ensure that a plea of guilty under Section 229 is made voluntarily and with full understanding of the consequences?

• A) A) Administering an oath
• B) B) Informing the accused of the right to trial
• C) C) Seeking approval from the victim
• D) D) Allowing the accused to consult with family