Q1: 1. In which section of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 does it mention that parties may examine witnesses?

• A) A) Section 287
• B) B) Section 277
• C) C) Section 267
• D) D) Section 297

Q2: 2. What is the provision under Section 287 regarding the examination of witnesses by parties in court?

• A) A) Only the defense can examine witnesses
• B) B) Both prosecution and defense can examine witnesses
• C) C) Witnesses cannot be examined by parties
• D) D) Only the prosecution can examine witnesses

Q3: 3. When can parties exercise their right to examine witnesses under Section 287 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) Only during the trial
• B) B) Only during the investigation
• C) C) Both during the trial and investigation
• D) D) Only after the trial

Q4: 4. Can a party refuse to cross-examine a witness under Section 287 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only the defense can refuse
• D) D) Only the prosecution can refuse

Q5: 5. In a real-life scenario, if the prosecution fails to properly examine a crucial witness, what can the defense do under Section 287?

• A) A) Request the court to dismiss the case
• B) B) Cross-examine the witness themselves
• C) C) File a separate case against the witness
• D) D) None of the above

Q6: 6. Under Section 287, if a party wants to examine a witness, what procedural step should they take?

• A) A) Submit a written request to the court
• B) B) Inform the police
• C) C) Pay a fee to the witness
• D) D) Seek permission from the judge

Q7: 7. What happens if a party abuses the right to examine witnesses under Section 287?

• A) A) The witness is exempted from testifying
• B) B) The party loses the right to examine witnesses
• C) C) The case is dismissed
• D) D) The witness is fined

Q8: 8. Can a party bring in their own witnesses to testify under Section 287?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only the defense can
• D) D) Only the prosecution can

Q9: 9. In a hypothetical situation, if a witness refuses to answer questions during examination under Section 287, what can the party do?

• A) A) Force the witness to answer
• B) B) Ask the court to compel the witness to answer
• C) C) Ignore the witness
• D) D) End the examination

Q10: 10. What is the purpose of allowing parties to examine witnesses under Section 287?

• A) A) To prolong the trial
• B) B) To ensure a fair trial
• C) C) To intimidate witnesses
• D) D) To confuse the court

Q11: 11. How does the right to examine witnesses under Section 287 contribute to the adversarial nature of criminal trials?

• A) A) By limiting the scope of witness examination
• B) B) By allowing parties to challenge witness testimonies
• C) C) By prohibiting witness examination
• D) D) By excluding parties from the trial process

Q12: 12. If a party wishes to examine a witness regarding a specific piece of evidence, what should they do under Section 287?

• A) A) Provide the evidence to the witness
• B) B) Inform the judge in advance
• C) C) Request the witness to bring the evidence to court
• D) D) None of the above

Q13: 13. Can parties cross-examine their own witnesses under Section 287?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only the defense can
• D) D) Only the prosecution can

Q14: 14. What happens if a party fails to examine a witness they intended to under Section 287?

• A) A) The witness is disqualified
• B) B) The party can examine the witness later
• C) C) The case is dismissed
• D) D) The witness can leave the court

Q15: 15. In a court proceeding, if a party has multiple witnesses to examine, how should they prioritize under Section 287?

• A) A) The prosecution witnesses first
• B) B) The defense witnesses first
• C) C) No specific order required
• D) D) The expert witnesses first

Q16: 16. How does the right to examine witnesses under Section 287 help in presenting a comprehensive case before the court?

• A) A) By limiting the number of questions allowed
• B) B) By restricting the information that can be presented
• C) C) By allowing parties to present their version of events
• D) D) By excluding parties from the examination process

Q17: 17. Can a party object to the questions asked by the opposing party during witness examination under Section 287?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only the defense can object
• D) D) Only the prosecution can object

Q18: 18. What rights do witnesses have during examination by parties under Section 287?

• A) A) Right to remain silent
• B) B) Right to cross-examine the parties
• C) C) Right to interrupt the examination
• D) D) Right to refuse to answer certain questions

Q19: 19. If a witness provides contradictory statements during examination by parties under Section 287, how can the court handle it?

• A) A) Disregard the witness's testimony
• B) B) Ask the parties to clarify the contradictions
• C) C) Declare a mistrial
• D) D) Ask the witness to leave the court

Q20: 20. How can parties ensure that witness examination under Section 287 is conducted fairly and without bias?

• A) A) By restricting the questions that can be asked
• B) B) By allowing the judge to conduct all examinations
• C) C) By following court procedures and rules
• D) D) By intimidating the witnesses

Q21: 21. If a party wishes to examine an expert witness under Section 287, what additional steps may be required?

• A) A) Obtain permission from the police
• B) B) Provide the witness's credentials to the court
• C) C) Pay a fee to the expert witness
• D) D) None of the above

Q22: 22. In a situation where a witness becomes hostile during examination under Section 287, what options do parties have?

• A) A) Request the witness to leave the court
• B) B) Seek court intervention to handle the hostility
• C) C) File a complaint against the witness
• D) D) Ignore the witness

Q23: 23. How does the provision of witness examination under Section 287 promote transparency in criminal trials?

• A) A) By allowing secret examinations
• B) B) By enabling parties to question witness testimonies
• C) C) By prohibiting parties from examining witnesses
• D) D) By restricting the types of questions that can be asked

Q24: 24. Can parties request the court to summon specific witnesses for examination under Section 287?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Only the defense can request
• D) D) Only the prosecution can request

Q25: 25. In a scenario where a witness refuses to appear for examination under Section 287, what steps can parties take?

• A) A) Issue a warrant for the witness's arrest
• B) B) Proceed with the trial without the witness
• C) C) Request the court to compel the witness to appear
• D) D) Dismiss the case