Q1: 1. In which section of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 is the provision for inquiries and trials being held in the absence of the accused in certain cases mentioned?

• A) A) Section 310
• B) B) Section 317
• C) C) Section 325
• D) D) Section 340

Q2: 2. What type of cases allow for inquiries and trials to be held in the absence of the accused under Section 317?

• A) A) Petty offenses
• B) B) Misdemeanors
• C) C) Serious offenses
• D) D) All of the above

Q3: 3. When can a court proceed with an inquiry or trial in the absence of the accused under Section 317?

• A) A) If the accused is intentionally avoiding proceedings
• B) B) If the accused is unable to attend due to illness
• C) C) If the accused is a minor
• D) D) If the accused is out of the country

Q4: 4. What should the court do if the accused appears before the final judgment is pronounced after the trial held in their absence?

• A) A) Dismiss the case
• B) B) Reopen the trial
• C) C) Proceed with the judgment
• D) D) None of the above

Q5: 5. In a real-life scenario, if the accused repeatedly fails to appear in court despite notices served, what action can the court take under Section 317?

• A) A) Discharge the accused
• B) B) Issue a warrant for the arrest of the accused
• C) C) Proceed with the trial in absentia
• D) D) Refer the case to a higher court

Q6: 6. Under Section 317, what factors must the court consider before deciding to proceed with the trial in the absence of the accused?

• A) A) Gravity of the offense
• B) B) Efforts made to secure the presence of the accused
• C) C) Impact on the victim
• D) D) All of the above

Q7: 7. If the accused is declared a proclaimed offender, what steps can the court take under Section 317 to ensure a fair trial?

• A) A) Appoint a legal representative for the accused
• B) B) Proceed with the trial without further notice
• C) C) Close the case
• D) D) None of the above

Q8: 8. What remedy does the accused have if they were not aware of the trial conducted in their absence under Section 317?

• A) A) Appeal against the judgment
• B) B) File a fresh case
• C) C) Seek compensation
• D) D) None of the above

Q9: 9. In a scenario where the accused is absconding, what measures can the court take under Section 317 to ensure justice is served?

• A) A) Declare the case closed
• B) B) Initiate contempt proceedings
• C) C) Proceed with the trial in the absence of the accused
• D) D) None of the above

Q10: 10. Under Section 317, what duty does the court have when conducting a trial in the absence of the accused?

• A) A) Ensure speedy justice
• B) B) Protect the rights of the accused
• C) C) Maintain transparency in proceedings
• D) D) None of the above

Q11: 11. What happens if the accused voluntarily remains absent from the trial without any valid reason under Section 317?

• A) A) The trial is adjourned indefinitely
• B) B) The trial proceeds in the absence of the accused
• C) C) The case is closed
• D) D) None of the above

Q12: 12. How can the court ensure that the trial held in the absence of the accused under Section 317 is conducted fairly and impartially?

• A) A) Record all proceedings in detail
• B) B) Allow the accused to cross-examine witnesses remotely
• C) C) Appoint a special prosecutor
• D) D) None of the above

Q13: 13. What is the purpose of Section 317 in the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) To expedite trials
• B) B) To ensure the accused's right to a fair trial
• C) C) To eliminate the need for physical presence of the accused
• D) D) None of the above

Q14: 14. In a hypothetical case where the accused is a foreign national and unable to attend the trial in India, how can the court proceed under Section 317?

• A) A) Conduct a trial via video conferencing
• B) B) Issue an international arrest warrant
• C) C) Appoint a legal representative in India
• D) D) None of the above

Q15: 15. What steps can the court take under Section 317 if the accused is mentally unfit to attend the trial proceedings?

• A) A) Proceed with the trial in absentia
• B) B) Order a medical examination of the accused
• C) C) Declare the accused as a proclaimed offender
• D) D) None of the above

Q16: 16. If the accused is a minor and unable to attend the trial under Section 317, what measures can the court take to ensure justice is served?

• A) A) Appoint a legal guardian for the minor
• B) B) Transfer the case to a juvenile court
• C) C) Proceed with the trial in the absence of the minor
• D) D) None of the above

Q17: 17. What happens if the accused is served notice but fails to appear in court without any valid reason under Section 317?

• A) A) The case is dismissed
• B) B) The trial proceeds in the absence of the accused
• C) C) The accused is declared a proclaimed offender
• D) D) None of the above

Q18: 18. Under Section 317, what factors can the court consider when deciding whether to hold a trial in the absence of the accused?

• A) A) Past conduct of the accused
• B) B) Nature of the offense
• C) C) Public interest
• D) D) All of the above

Q19: 19. In a case where the accused is a key witness and unable to attend the trial under Section 317, what options does the court have to proceed?

• A) A) Postpone the trial until the accused is available
• B) B) Proceed with the trial in the absence of the accused
• C) C) Dismiss the case
• D) D) None of the above

Q20: 20. What rights does the accused retain even if the trial is conducted in their absence under Section 317?

• A) A) Right to appeal the judgment
• B) B) Right to legal representation
• C) C) Right to be informed of the proceedings
• D) D) All of the above

Q21: 21. How can the court ensure that the accused's interests are protected during a trial held in their absence under Section 317?

• A) A) Appoint a public defender
• B) B) Allow the accused to submit written statements
• C) C) Conduct regular status hearings
• D) D) None of the above

Q22: 22. Under Section 317, what recourse does the accused have if they were not duly informed of the trial proceedings?

• A) A) File a complaint against the court
• B) B) Request a retrial
• C) C) Appeal against the judgment
• D) D) None of the above

Q23: 23. In a situation where the accused is in police custody but fails to appear in court, what steps can the court take under Section 317?

• A) A) Discharge the accused
• B) B) Proceed with the trial in the absence of the accused
• C) C) Order the police to produce the accused in court
• D) D) None of the above

Q24: 24. What measures can the court take under Section 317 to prevent abuse of the provision for holding trials in the absence of the accused?

• A) A) Impose strict penalties on the accused
• B) B) Conduct periodic reviews of the case
• C) C) Monitor the conduct of the prosecution
• D) D) All of the above

Q25: 25. If the accused is abroad during the trial proceedings and unable to return to India, what options does the court have under Section 317?

• A) A) Proceed with the trial in absentia
• B) B) Adjourn the trial indefinitely
• C) C) Declare the accused as a fugitive
• D) D) None of the above