Q1: 1. In what section of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 is the procedure mentioned for certain cases of contempt?

• A) A) Section 345
• B) B) Section 346
• C) C) Section 347
• D) D) Section 348

Q2: 2. What is the procedure prescribed in Section 345 of the CrPC for cases of contempt?

• A) A) Summary trial
• B) B) Inquiry and trial
• C) C) Appeal process
• D) D) Mediation

Q3: 3. When can a complaint of contempt be filed under Section 345 of the CrPC?

• A) A) Only by a public servant
• B) B) Only by the aggrieved party
• C) C) By any person
• D) D) By a legal representative

Q4: 4. In a real-life scenario, if a witness refuses to testify before the court, which provision of the CrPC can be invoked?

• A) A) Section 345
• B) B) Section 195
• C) C) Section 344
• D) D) Section 340

Q5: 5. What is the punishment for contempt of court under Section 345 of the CrPC?

• A) A) Imprisonment up to 6 months
• B) B) Fine of Rs. 2000
• C) C) Both A and B
• D) D) Community service

Q6: 6. If a lawyer misbehaves in court and disrupts proceedings, which provision can be utilized to address this conduct?

• A) A) Section 345
• B) B) Section 349
• C) C) Section 345A
• D) D) Section 351

Q7: 7. In a case of contempt, who has the power to initiate proceedings under Section 345 of the CrPC?

• A) A) Only the High Court
• B) B) Only the Supreme Court
• C) C) Any court
• D) D) Only the District Court

Q8: 8. Which of the following is NOT a valid defense against a charge of contempt of court under Section 345?

• A) A) Justification
• B) B) Fair criticism
• C) C) Privilege
• D) D) Ignorance of the law

Q9: 9. If a person obstructs a court official in the performance of their duties, it may constitute contempt under which section?

• A) A) Section 345
• B) B) Section 228
• C) C) Section 345A
• D) D) Section 352

Q10: 10. What is the purpose of the procedure outlined in Section 345 of the CrPC?

• A) A) To punish offenders
• B) B) To ensure fair trial
• C) C) To maintain the dignity of the court
• D) D) To delay legal proceedings

Q11: 11. A person refuses to obey a court order to produce certain documents. Which provision can be invoked to address this disobedience?

• A) A) Section 345
• B) B) Section 345A
• C) C) Section 354
• D) D) Section 345B

Q12: 12. In a case of contempt, who has the burden of proof to establish the guilt of the accused?

• A) A) The accused
• B) B) The court
• C) C) The complainant
• D) D) The prosecution

Q13: 13. If a person publishes defamatory statements against a judge, it may amount to contempt under which section?

• A) A) Section 345
• B) B) Section 345A
• C) C) Section 351
• D) D) Section 2(c)

Q14: 14. What action can a court take against a person found guilty of contempt under Section 345 of the CrPC?

• A) A) Issue a warning
• B) B) Impose a fine
• C) C) Imprisonment
• D) D) Community service

Q15: 15. Which of the following is NOT considered contempt of court under Section 345?

• A) A) Disobedience of court orders
• B) B) Interference with judicial proceedings
• C) C) Criticism of judicial decisions
• D) D) Misconduct in the presence of the court

Q16: 16. In a real-life scenario, if a witness gives false evidence before the court, it may amount to contempt under which section?

• A) A) Section 191
• B) B) Section 345A
• C) C) Section 195
• D) D) Section 345B

Q17: 17. What factors are considered by the court while determining the punishment for contempt under Section 345?

• A) A) Nature and gravity of the contempt
• B) B) Previous conduct of the accused
• C) C) Both A and B
• D) D) Public opinion

Q18: 18. If a person hinders the administration of justice by threatening a witness, it may constitute contempt under which section?

• A) A) Section 345A
• B) B) Section 228
• C) C) Section 195
• D) D) Section 345B

Q19: 19. What is the difference between civil contempt and criminal contempt under Section 345 of the CrPC?

• A) A) Civil contempt involves willful disobedience of court orders
• B) B) Criminal contempt involves disrespect towards the court
• C) C) Both A and B
• D) D) There is no difference

Q20: 20. In a real-life scenario, if a person disrupts court proceedings by shouting and creating chaos, it may amount to contempt under which section?

• A) A) Section 345
• B) B) Section 352
• C) C) Section 345A
• D) D) Section 349

Q21: 21. When can a court issue a suo motu notice for contempt under Section 345 of the CrPC?

• A) A) Only with the consent of the Attorney General
• B) B) Only with the consent of the Chief Justice
• C) C) On its own motion
• D) D) Only upon a complaint

Q22: 22. If a person disobeys an order of the court to appear as a witness, it may amount to contempt under which section?

• A) A) Section 345
• B) B) Section 345A
• C) C) Section 174
• D) D) Section 352

Q23: 23. What is the maximum punishment that can be imposed for contempt under Section 345 of the CrPC?

• A) A) Imprisonment for 1 year
• B) B) Fine of Rs. 5000
• C) C) Imprisonment for 6 months
• D) D) Fine of Rs. 2000

Q24: 24. In a real-life scenario, if a person vandalizes court property, it may amount to contempt under which section?

• A) A) Section 345A
• B) B) Section 352
• C) C) Section 228
• D) D) Section 345B

Q25: 25. What steps can a court take to prevent contempt under Section 345 of the CrPC?

• A) A) Issuing warnings
• B) B) Imposing fines
• C) C) Both A and B
• D) D) Initiating criminal proceedings