Q1: 1. What does Section 362 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 state?

• A) A) Allows the court to alter its judgment
• B) B) Prohibits the court from altering its judgment
• C) C) Requires the court to consult with the jury before altering its judgment
• D) D) Grants discretion to the judge to alter the judgment

Q2: Correct Answer: B) Prohibits the court from altering its judgment

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Q3: 2. In a real-life scenario, why is it important for the court not to alter its judgment as per Section 362?

• A) A) To prevent bias in the judicial system
• B) B) To ensure consistency and finality in legal decisions
• C) C) To speed up the legal process
• D) D) To allow for multiple appeals by the parties involved

Q4: Correct Answer: B) To ensure consistency and finality in legal decisions

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Q5: 3. Which of the following best describes the purpose of Section 362 in the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) To give unlimited power to the court to change its judgment
• B) B) To protect the rights of the accused
• C) C) To prevent frivolous appeals and endless litigation
• D) D) To prioritize the interests of the prosecution over the defense

Q6: Correct Answer: C) To prevent frivolous appeals and endless litigation

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Q7: 4. What happens if a court violates Section 362 by altering its judgment?

• A) A) The case is automatically dismissed
• B) B) The judge is subject to disciplinary action
• C) C) The decision becomes null and void
• D) D) The case is remanded for a new trial

Q8: Correct Answer: C) The decision becomes null and void

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Q9: 5. Which principle is upheld by Section 362 regarding the court's judgment?

• A) A) Flexibility in legal proceedings
• B) B) Res judicata – a matter already judged
• C) C) Double jeopardy protection
• D) D) Open-ended interpretation of laws

Q10: Correct Answer: B) Res judicata – a matter already judged

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Q11: 6. In a criminal trial, why is it crucial for the court to adhere to Section 362 and not modify its judgment?

• A) A) To ensure fairness and justice for all parties involved
• B) B) To expedite the legal process
• C) C) To avoid setting legal precedents
• D) D) To favor the prosecution over the defense

Q12: Correct Answer: A) To ensure fairness and justice for all parties involved

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Q13: 7. How does Section 362 contribute to maintaining the integrity of the legal system?

• A) A) By allowing for constant changes in judgments
• B) B) By promoting transparency in court decisions
• C) C) By limiting the power of the judiciary
• D) D) By favoring one party over the other

Q14: Correct Answer: B) By promoting transparency in court decisions

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Q15: 8. What is the primary rationale behind prohibiting the court from altering its judgment as per Section 362?

• A) A) To encourage appeals from both parties
• B) B) To prevent abuse of the legal process
• C) C) To give unlimited power to the judge
• D) D) To delay the resolution of legal disputes

Q16: Correct Answer: B) To prevent abuse of the legal process

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Q17: 9. How does Section 362 impact the finality of court judgments in criminal cases?

• A) A) It allows for endless revisions of judgments
• B) B) It ensures that judgments are conclusive and binding
• C) C) It encourages parties to file multiple appeals
• D) D) It gives preference to the prosecution over the defense

Q18: Correct Answer: B) It ensures that judgments are conclusive and binding

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Q19: 10. In what way does Section 362 protect the rights of the accused in a criminal trial?

• A) A) By providing immunity from prosecution
• B) B) By allowing the court to alter judgments in their favor
• C) C) By preventing arbitrary changes in court decisions
• D) D) By expediting the legal process for the accused

Q20: Correct Answer: C) By preventing arbitrary changes in court decisions

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Q21: 11. How does Section 362 promote legal certainty and predictability in the criminal justice system?

• A) A) By allowing for constant modifications of judgments
• B) B) By ensuring that judgments remain consistent and final
• C) C) By favoring the prosecution in all legal matters
• D) D) By delaying the resolution of legal disputes indefinitely

Q22: Correct Answer: B) By ensuring that judgments remain consistent and final

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Q23: 12. What is the significance of Section 362 in preventing judicial errors and inconsistencies?

• A) A) It allows for subjective interpretation of laws
• B) B) It promotes uniformity and stability in legal decisions
• C) C) It grants unlimited power to the judiciary
• D) D) It favors the defense over the prosecution

Q24: Correct Answer: B) It promotes uniformity and stability in legal decisions

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Q25: 13. How does Section 362 contribute to reducing the burden on the legal system?

• A) A) By encouraging frequent alterations of judgments
• B) B) By discouraging frivolous appeals and endless litigation
• C) C) By prolonging legal proceedings
• D) D) By favoring one party's interests over the other

Q26: Correct Answer: B) By discouraging frivolous appeals and endless litigation

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Q27: 14. Why is it essential for the court to adhere to Section 362 and avoid altering its judgment in criminal cases?

• A) A) To expedite the legal process
• B) B) To maintain public trust in the judiciary
• C) C) To prioritize the interests of the prosecution
• D) D) To increase the workload of the courts

Q28: Correct Answer: B) To maintain public trust in the judiciary

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Q29: 15. What role does Section 362 play in upholding the principle of finality in legal decisions?

• A) A) It allows for constant revisions of judgments
• B) B) It ensures that judgments are binding and conclusive
• C) C) It favors the defense in all legal matters
• D) D) It creates uncertainty in the legal system

Q30: Correct Answer: B) It ensures that judgments are binding and conclusive

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Q31: 16. How does Section 362 safeguard the integrity of court judgments in criminal cases?

• A) A) By permitting arbitrary changes in judgments
• B) B) By promoting consistency and stability in legal decisions
• C) C) By favoring one party over the other
• D) D) By delaying the resolution of legal disputes indefinitely

Q32: Correct Answer: B) By promoting consistency and stability in legal decisions

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Q33: 17. Which of the following best describes the purpose of Section 362 in the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) To give unlimited power to the court to alter its judgment
• B) B) To prevent abuse of the legal process and ensure finality of judgments
• C) C) To favor the prosecution over the defense
• D) D) To encourage frequent modifications of court decisions

Q34: Correct Answer: B) To prevent abuse of the legal process and ensure finality of judgments

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Q35: 18. How does Section 362 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 protect the rights of all parties involved in a criminal case?

• A) A) By allowing the court to alter judgments at any time
• B) B) By ensuring that judgments are conclusive and cannot be changed
• C) C) By favoring the prosecution over the defense
• D) D) By prolonging legal proceedings indefinitely

Q36: Correct Answer: B) By ensuring that judgments are conclusive and cannot be changed

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Q37: 19. Why is it important for the court to strictly adhere to the provisions of Section 362 in criminal proceedings?

• A) A) To create confusion in legal matters
• B) B) To allow for constant changes in judgments
• C) C) To maintain order and consistency in legal decisions
• D) D) To favor one party's interests over the other

Q38: Correct Answer: C) To maintain order and consistency in legal decisions

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Q39: 20. How does Section 362 contribute to reducing the likelihood of conflicts arising from court judgments?

• A) A) By encouraging frequent alterations of decisions
• B) B) By ensuring that judgments are final and binding
• C) C) By favoring the defense in all legal matters
• D) D) By prolonging legal proceedings unnecessarily

Q40: Correct Answer: B) By ensuring that judgments are final and binding

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Q41: 21. In a real-life scenario, how can the application of Section 362 help in streamlining the legal process?

• A) A) By allowing the court to change its decision based on public opinion
• B) B) By preventing unnecessary delays caused by repeated alterations of judgments
• C) C) By favoring one party's interests over the other
• D) D) By ignoring the principles of finality and res judicata

Q42: Correct Answer: B) By preventing unnecessary delays caused by repeated alterations of judgments

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Q43: 22. What role does Section 362 play in promoting legal certainty and stability in the criminal justice system?

• A) A) It allows for arbitrary changes in judgments
• B) B) It ensures that court decisions are consistent and final
• C) C) It favors the prosecution in all legal matters
• D) D) It complicates legal proceedings by introducing constant revisions

Q44: Correct Answer: B) It ensures that court decisions are consistent and final

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Q45: 23. How does Section 362 contribute to enhancing the efficiency of the legal system?

• A) A) By encouraging frequent alterations of judgments
• B) B) By discouraging frivolous appeals and endless litigation
• C) C) By favoring one party's interests over the other
• D) D) By prolonging legal proceedings unnecessarily

Q46: Correct Answer: B) By discouraging frivolous appeals and endless litigation

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Q47: 24. Why is it crucial for the court to respect the provisions of Section 362 and avoid altering its judgment in criminal cases?

• A) A) To expedite the legal process
• B) B) To ensure consistency and finality in legal decisions
• C) C) To prioritize the interests of the prosecution
• D) D) To increase the workload of the courts

Q48: Correct Answer: B) To ensure consistency and finality in legal decisions

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Q49: 25. How does Section 362 uphold the principle of res judicata in legal proceedings?

• A) A) By allowing for constant modifications of court decisions
• B) B) By ensuring that judgments are conclusive and binding
• C) C) By favoring the defense over the prosecution
• D) D) By delaying the resolution of legal disputes indefinitely

Q50: Correct Answer: B) By ensuring that judgments are conclusive and binding

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Q51: 1. According to Section 362 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973, what is the court prohibited from doing?

• A) A) Altering a judgment
• B) B) Delaying a trial
• C) C) Changing a witness statement
• D) D) Ignoring evidence

Q52: 2. In a criminal case, if a judgment has been pronounced by a court, under Section 362, can the court subsequently modify the judgment?

• A) A) Yes
• B) B) No
• C) C) Maybe
• D) D) Depends on the severity of the crime

Q53: 3. Which of the following statements is true regarding Section 362 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) It allows the court to reverse a judgment at any time.
• B) B) It prohibits the court from altering a judgment once pronounced.
• C) C) It only applies to civil cases.
• D) D) It allows the judge to change the charges against the accused.

Q54: 4. Suppose a court has delivered a final judgment in a criminal case. Can the court revisit and make changes to that judgment as per Section 362?

• A) A) Yes, if new evidence emerges.
• B) B) No, the judgment cannot be altered.
• C) C) Maybe, only with the permission of the higher court.
• D) D) Yes, if the accused requests a review.

Q55: 5. Under Section 362 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973, what is the primary purpose of prohibiting the court from altering a judgment?

• A) A) To speed up the legal process
• B) B) To ensure consistency and finality in judgments
• C) C) To favor the prosecution
• D) D) To increase the workload of the court

Q56: 6. If a judge is found to have altered a judgment after it was pronounced, what consequences could arise as per Section 362?

• A) A) The judge may face disciplinary action.
• B) B) The case will be dismissed.
• C) C) The judgment will automatically be reversed.
• D) D) The judge will be promoted.

Q57: 7. In a hypothetical scenario where a court mistakenly alters a judgment despite Section 362, what recourse is available to rectify this error?

• A) A) File an appeal with the Supreme Court
• B) B) Seek a review by the same court
• C) C) Ignore the error and proceed with the case
• D) D) None, the alteration is final

Q58: 8. How does Section 362 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 contribute to the legal system's integrity and credibility?

• A) A) By allowing judges to change their decisions at any time
• B) B) By ensuring the finality and consistency of judgments
• C) C) By favoring the defendants over the prosecution
• D) D) By increasing the chances of a retrial

Q59: 9. If a party to a criminal case requests the court to modify its judgment post pronouncement, how should the court respond based on Section 362?

• A) A) The court should consider the request and make necessary changes.
• B) B) The court should reject the request as per the prohibition on altering judgments.
• C) C) The court should delay the decision until further notice.
• D) D) The court should refer the matter to a higher authority.

Q60: 10. How does Section 362 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 impact the legal rights of the parties involved in a case?

• A) A) It grants unlimited rights to alter judgments.
• B) B) It ensures that once a judgment is pronounced, it cannot be changed.
• C) C) It allows for multiple appeals on the same case.
• D) D) It favors the prosecution over the defense.

Q61: 11. In a real-life scenario, if a judge mistakenly alters a judgment after pronouncement, how can this error affect the parties involved in the case?

• A) A) It can lead to confusion and mistrust in the legal system.
• B) B) It accelerates the resolution of the case.
• C) C) It benefits the defendant unfairly.
• D) D) It has no impact on the case.

Q62: 12. Considering the prohibition on altering judgments under Section 362, what should a court do if there is a genuine need to correct a clerical error in the judgment?

• A) A) Revise the judgment immediately.
• B) B) Ignore the error as it is final.
• C) C) Seek permission from the accused.
• D) D) Issue a separate correction order.

Q63: 13. How does Section 362 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 uphold the principles of justice and fairness in legal proceedings?

• A) A) By allowing constant modifications to judgments
• B) B) By ensuring the stability and consistency of court decisions
• C) C) By favoring the prosecution
• D) D) By prioritizing the defendant's requests

Q64: 14. If a court mistakenly alters a judgment due to a typographical error, can this be rectified under Section 362?

• A) A) Yes, with the approval of both parties
• B) B) No, the judgment alteration is final
• C) C) Maybe, if the error is minor
• D) D) Yes, by issuing a correction order

Q65: 15. What safeguards are in place to prevent the alteration of judgments after pronouncement, as outlined in Section 362?

• A) A) Periodic reviews by external auditors
• B) B) Strict penalties for judges attempting to modify judgments
• C) C) Continuous monitoring by the prosecution
• D) D) Prohibition on altering judgments once pronounced

Q66: 16. In a criminal case, if new evidence surfaces after the judgment is pronounced, can the court consider this evidence and alter the judgment under Section 362?

• A) A) Yes, to ensure justice is served
• B) B) No, the judgment remains unchanged
• C) C) Maybe, if the evidence is substantial
• D) D) Yes, but only with the approval of the higher court

Q67: 17. How does Section 362 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 impact the finality and conclusiveness of court judgments?

• A) A) It introduces ambiguity and uncertainty in judgments.
• B) B) It ensures that judgments are conclusive and final.
• C) C) It allows for constant modifications to judgments.
• D) D) It increases the likelihood of appeal.

Q68: 18. Suppose a court realizes an error in the judgment after pronouncement, can this error be rectified under Section 362?

• A) A) No, the error cannot be corrected.
• B) B) Yes, by issuing an amended judgment.
• C) C) Maybe, if both parties agree to the change.
• D) D) Yes, by conducting a retrial.

Q69: 19. If a judge alters a judgment post pronouncement in violation of Section 362, what impact can this have on the legal proceedings?

• A) A) It can lead to a mistrial.
• B) B) It undermines the integrity of the legal system.
• C) C) It accelerates the resolution of the case.
• D) D) It benefits the prosecution unfairly.

Q70: 20. How does Section 362 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 maintain the sanctity of judicial decisions?

• A) A) By allowing judges to alter judgments freely
• B) B) By prohibiting alterations to judgments once pronounced
• C) C) By favoring the defense over the prosecution
• D) D) By encouraging continuous revisions of judgments

Q71: 21. In a hypothetical scenario, if a court mistakenly alters a judgment post pronouncement, what corrective actions can be taken under Section 362?

• A) A) Apologize to the affected parties
• B) B) Issue a public statement explaining the error
• C) C) Revoke the altered judgment and reinstate the original one
• D) D) Ignore the mistake and proceed with the case

Q72: 22. How does Section 362 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 contribute to the efficiency of the legal system?

• A) A) By allowing continuous modifications to judgments
• B) B) By ensuring that judgments are final and conclusive
• C) C) By delaying the resolution of cases
• D) D) By favoring the prosecution

Q73: 23. If a court violates Section 362 by altering a judgment, what recourse is available to the affected party?

• A) A) File a complaint with the police
• B) B) Request a review by a higher court
• C) C) Ignore the alteration and accept the new judgment
• D) D) Seek compensation from the court

Q74: 24. Suppose a judgment is altered by a court inadvertently post pronouncement, how can this error be rectified as per Section 362?

• A) A) By issuing a revised judgment immediately
• B) B) By ignoring the error and moving on
• C) C) By conducting a retrial
• D) D) By seeking approval from the accused

Q75: 25. How does Section 362 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 safeguard against potential misuse or manipulation of court judgments?

• A) A) By allowing alterations at the judge's discretion
• B) B) By prohibiting any changes to judgments once pronounced
• C) C) By favoring the prosecution over the defense
• D) D) By increasing the complexity of legal proceedings