Q1: 1. In which section of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 is the power to direct further inquiry to be made or additional evidence to be taken mentioned?

• A) A) Section 364
• B) B) Section 365
• C) C) Section 367
• D) D) Section 368

Q2: 2. When can a court exercise the power to direct further inquiry to be made or additional evidence to be taken?

• A) A) Only during the trial
• B) B) Only during the appeal process
• C) C) At any stage of inquiry or trial
• D) D) Only after the judgment is passed

Q3: 3. What is the purpose of directing further inquiry or taking additional evidence under Section 367?

• A) A) To delay the legal proceedings
• B) B) To ensure a fair trial
• C) C) To punish the accused
• D) D) To bypass the judicial process

Q4: 4. Which of the following scenarios would justify the court to direct further inquiry to be made under Section 367?

• A) A) The prosecution fails to produce a crucial witness
• B) B) The defense attorney requests more time to prepare
• C) C) The judge wants to speed up the trial process
• D) D) The accused refuses to cooperate with the investigation

Q5: 5. Who has the authority to order the taking of additional evidence under Section 367?

• A) A) Only the defense attorney
• B) B) Only the prosecution
• C) C) Only the judge
• D) D) Both the defense and prosecution

Q6: 6. When can the court direct further inquiry to be made under Section 367 after the conclusion of the trial?

• A) A) Within 6 months
• B) B) Within 3 months
• C) C) Within 1 year
• D) D) Within 2 weeks

Q7: 7. Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for the court to direct further inquiry under Section 367?

• A) A) To rectify a mistake in the judgment
• B) B) To gather more evidence for a stronger case
• C) C) To prolong the legal proceedings
• D) D) To ensure justice is served

Q8: 8. What happens if the court directs further inquiry to be made under Section 367 and the report is not received within the specified time?

• A) A) The case is dismissed
• B) B) The court may proceed without the report
• C) C) The accused is automatically acquitted
• D) D) The trial starts over

Q9: 9. Which of the following statements is true regarding the power to direct further inquiry under Section 367?

• A) A) It can only be initiated by the defense attorney
• B) B) It can only be initiated by the prosecution
• C) C) It can be initiated suo moto by the judge
• D) D) It requires consent from the accused

Q10: 10. In a murder trial, if new evidence comes to light after the trial has concluded, which section of the Code of Criminal Procedure allows the court to consider this evidence?

• A) A) Section 364
• B) B) Section 365
• C) C) Section 367
• D) D) Section 368