Q1: 1. What is the maximum sentence of imprisonment that a Sessions Judge can pass under Section 28 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) 10 years
• B) B) 20 years
• C) C) 14 years
• D) D) 7 years

Q2: 2. Which of the following is NOT a type of punishment that a High Court can award under Section 28 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) Death penalty
• B) B) Imprisonment for life
• C) C) Fine
• D) D) Banishment

Q3: 3. What is the minimum term of imprisonment that a Sessions Judge can pass under Section 28 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) 3 years
• B) B) 5 years
• C) C) 1 year
• D) D) 7 years

Q4: 4. Under Section 28 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973, which authority has the power to impose a sentence of rigorous imprisonment?

• A) A) High Court
• B) B) Sessions Judge
• C) C) Magistrate
• D) D) District Judge

Q5: 5. Can a High Court pass a sentence of imprisonment for a term exceeding 20 years under Section 28 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only in cases of heinous crimes
• D) D) Only with prior approval from the President

Q6: 6. Which of the following statements is true regarding the sentencing powers of High Courts and Sessions Judges under Section 28 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) High Courts can impose fines, but Sessions Judges cannot.
• B) B) Sessions Judges can award the death penalty, but High Courts cannot.
• C) C) High Courts can pass any sentence authorized by law, whereas Sessions Judges are limited to certain types of punishment.
• D) D) Sessions Judges have unrestricted discretion in sentencing, while High Courts must follow specific guidelines.

Q7: 7. Which of the following is a permissible sentence under Section 28 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 that both High Courts and Sessions Judges can impose?

• A) A) Exile
• B) B) Solitary confinement
• C) C) Community service
• D) D) Death penalty

Q8: 8. In which scenario would a Sessions Judge be required to refer a case to the High Court for sentencing under Section 28 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) When the case involves a minor offense
• B) B) When the Sessions Judge is unable to determine the appropriate punishment within the statutory limits
• C) C) When the accused requests a transfer of the case to the High Court
• D) D) When the offense is committed in a different jurisdiction

Q9: 9. Under Section 28 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973, what is the primary consideration for High Courts and Sessions Judges when determining an appropriate sentence?

• A) A) Public opinion
• B) B) Precedents in similar cases
• C) C) Political considerations
• D) D) Maximum punishment allowed by law

Q10: 10. Can a Sessions Judge award the death penalty under Section 28 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) Yes, in all cases
• B) B) No, only the High Court has the authority to impose the death penalty
• C) C) Yes, but with prior approval from the State Government
• D) D) No, the death penalty is not a permissible sentence for Sessions Judges

Q11: 11. Which of the following factors may influence the sentencing decision of a High Court or Sessions Judge under Section 28 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) Media coverage of the case
• B) B) Gender of the accused
• C) C) Age of the victim
• D) D) Aggravating or mitigating circumstances of the offense

Q12: 12. Can a High Court modify or reverse a sentence passed by a Sessions Judge under Section 28 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) No, High Courts do not have appellate jurisdiction over Sessions Judges' decisions
• B) B) Yes, only if the Sessions Judge requests a review
• C) C) Yes, High Courts have the power of revision over Sessions Judges' sentences
• D) D) No, High Courts can only provide guidelines but cannot alter the sentence

Q13: 13. What distinguishes the sentencing powers of High Courts from those of Sessions Judges under Section 28 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) High Courts can enhance the sentence passed by Sessions Judges, but not vice versa
• B) B) Sessions Judges have broader discretion in sentencing compared to High Courts
• C) C) High Courts can only reduce the sentence imposed by Sessions Judges, not increase it
• D) D) Sessions Judges can impose fines, whereas High Courts cannot

Q14: 14. In cases where the law prescribes a specific punishment, can High Courts and Sessions Judges deviate from the prescribed sentence under Section 28 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) No, both must strictly adhere to the prescribed punishment
• B) B) Yes, but only with the consent of the Chief Justice of India
• C) C) Yes, if they provide valid reasons for the deviation
• D) D) No, deviation is only allowed in cases involving juvenile offenders

Q15: 15. Can a Sessions Judge pass a sentence of imprisonment exceeding the maximum limit prescribed by law under Section 28 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) Yes, if the offense is particularly heinous
• B) B) No, Sessions Judges are bound by the statutory limits of punishment
• C) C) Yes, with approval from the President
• D) D) No, only the High Court has the authority to extend the sentence

Q16: 16. Which of the following is an essential aspect for High Courts and Sessions Judges to consider when sentencing an individual under Section 28 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) Religious beliefs of the accused
• B) B) Socio-economic status of the victim
• C) C) Rehabilitation opportunities for the offender
• D) D) International law principles

Q17: 17. Can a Sessions Judge award both imprisonment and a fine as part of the sentence under Section 28 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) Yes, but only if the offense warrants dual punishment
• B) B) No, Sessions Judges are limited to either imprisonment or fine, not both
• C) C) Yes, for all criminal offenses
• D) D) No, fines are within the exclusive purview of the High Courts

Q18: 18. Which of the following statements accurately reflects the sentencing powers of High Courts and Sessions Judges under Section 28 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) High Courts can only impose fines, while Sessions Judges can order imprisonment
• B) B) Sessions Judges can enhance the sentence passed by High Courts, but not vice versa
• C) C) High Courts have broader sentencing powers compared to Sessions Judges
• D) D) Sessions Judges can modify any sentence imposed by the High Court

Q19: 19. Which of the following is a condition for High Courts to exercise their revisional powers over sentences passed by Sessions Judges under Section 28 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) The sentence must have been pronounced in open court
• B) B) The accused must file a formal written appeal to the High Court
• C) C) The revision must be initiated within a specified time frame
• D) D) The High Court must obtain the defendant's consent for the revision

Q20: 20. Can a Sessions Judge award a sentence involving banishment or exile under Section 28 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) Yes, in cases of grave public interest
• B) B) No, such forms of punishment are exclusively within the jurisdiction of High Courts
• C) C) Yes, with the approval of the President
• D) D) No, banishment is not a permissible sentence for Sessions Judges

Q21: 21. Under Section 28 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973, what role does the nature and severity of the offense play in the sentencing decisions of High Courts and Sessions Judges?

• A) A) Determines the court with jurisdiction over the case
• B) B) Influences the choice between imprisonment and fine
• C) C) Guides the selection of an appropriate punishment within the statutory limits
• D) D) Is irrelevant in sentencing considerations

Q22: 22. Can a Sessions Judge impose a sentence of imprisonment without the possibility of parole under Section 28 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) Yes, for all criminal offenses
• B) B) No, parole eligibility is a mandatory requirement for all prison terms
• C) C) Yes, if the offense warrants exceptional punitive measures
• D) D) No, only the High Court has the authority to determine parole eligibility

Q23: 23. Which of the following statements accurately reflects the role of sentencing guidelines in the decisions of High Courts and Sessions Judges under Section 28 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) Guidelines are binding on High Courts but not on Sessions Judges
• B) B) Sessions Judges have discretion to deviate from sentencing guidelines, whereas High Courts must adhere to them
• C) C) Guidelines serve as a reference point for both High Courts and Sessions Judges in determining appropriate sentences
• D) D) Guidelines are optional tools that High Courts and Sessions Judges can choose to follow

Q24: 24. Can a High Court transfer a case from a Sessions Judge to another jurisdiction for the purpose of sentencing under Section 28 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) Yes, if the accused requests a change of venue
• B) B) No, such transfers are prohibited under the law
• C) C) Yes, for administrative convenience or to avoid bias
• D) D) No, only the Sessions Judge has the authority to transfer cases

Q25: 25. In cases where the law does not specify a particular punishment, how do High Courts and Sessions Judges determine the appropriate sentence under Section 28 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) By consulting with legal experts
• B) B) By following international human rights standards
• C) C) By considering the nature of the offense, the offender's circumstances, and the principles of justice and equity
• D) D) By seeking approval from the Law Commission