Q1: 1. In the context of Section 370 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973, what is the procedure to be followed in case of a difference of opinion among judges in a criminal case?

• A) A) The case is referred to a higher court
• B) B) The case is dismissed
• C) C) The case is retried
• D) D) The case is forwarded to the President of India

Q2: 2. When judges have a difference of opinion in a criminal case, which provision of the CrPC deals with the resolution of such disputes?

• A) A) Section 369
• B) B) Section 370
• C) C) Section 371
• D) D) Section 372

Q3: 3. What happens if the judges fail to reach a unanimous decision in a criminal case according to Section 370 of the CrPC?

• A) A) The accused is acquitted
• B) B) The case is closed
• C) C) The case is referred to another bench
• D) D) The case is referred to a higher court

Q4: 4. In a real-life scenario, if judges in a criminal case have a difference of opinion on the guilt of the accused, what step should be taken as per Section 370 of the CrPC?

• A) A) The case is dismissed
• B) B) The case is referred to a higher court
• C) C) A retrial is ordered
• D) D) The accused is released on bail

Q5: 5. Under Section 370 of the CrPC, what is the objective of referring a case to a higher court when there is a difference of opinion among judges?

• A) A) To delay the proceedings
• B) B) To seek a majority decision
• C) C) To punish the accused
• D) D) To dismiss the case

Q6: 6. When there is a deadlock among judges in a criminal case, which entity ultimately resolves the difference of opinion as per the CrPC?

• A) A) The President of India
• B) B) The Supreme Court
• C) C) The High Court
• D) D) The District Court

Q7: 7. How does the provision of Section 370 of the CrPC ensure fair and just decision-making in criminal cases?

• A) A) By allowing public voting on the case
• B) B) By referring the case to a higher court for resolution
• C) C) By dismissing the case immediately
• D) D) By conducting a retrial with a new bench of judges

Q8: 8. In a complex criminal case, if three judges on a bench have conflicting opinions on the verdict, what action is mandated by Section 370 of the CrPC?

• A) A) The case is closed
• B) B) The case is sent for retrial
• C) C) The case is referred to a higher court
• D) D) The accused is released on bail

Q9: 9. When a criminal case is referred to a higher court due to a difference of opinion among judges, what principle does this process uphold according to the CrPC?

• A) A) Principle of speedy trial
• B) B) Principle of judicial independence
• C) C) Principle of majority decision
• D) D) Principle of fair trial

Q10: 10. What role does the higher court play in resolving the difference of opinion among judges in a criminal case as per Section 370 of the CrPC?

• A) A) Acts as a mediator between the judges
• B) B) Decides on the guilt or innocence of the accused
• C) C) Sentences the accused directly
• D) D) Sends the case back for retrial

Q11: 11. How does the provision of Section 370 in the CrPC prevent miscarriage of justice in criminal cases?

• A) A) By allowing the accused to choose the judges
• B) B) By referring the case to a higher court for resolution
• C) C) By dismissing the case without a verdict
• D) D) By holding a public referendum on the case

Q12: 12. What happens if the higher court also has a difference of opinion on a criminal case referred to it under Section 370 of the CrPC?

• A) A) The case is closed
• B) B) The accused is acquitted
• C) C) The case is sent for retrial before a larger bench
• D) D) The case is referred to the President of India

Q13: 13. In a practical scenario, if judges hold divergent opinions on the punishment to be imposed in a criminal case, what action is taken under Section 370 of the CrPC?

• A) A) The accused is given the choice to select the punishment
• B) B) The case is dismissed
• C) C) The case is referred to a higher court for sentencing
• D) D) The accused is immediately sentenced to the maximum penalty

Q14: 14. How does the provision of Section 370 in the CrPC contribute to maintaining the integrity of the judicial system in criminal cases?

• A) A) By allowing public voting on verdicts
• B) B) By ensuring transparency in decision-making
• C) C) By keeping the case pending indefinitely
• D) D) By enabling the accused to influence the judges

Q15: 15. When a case is referred to a higher court due to a difference of opinion, what aspect is considered paramount in reaching a final decision in a criminal matter under Section 370 of the CrPC?

• A) A) The financial status of the accused
• B) B) The reputation of the judges
• C) C) The evidence presented in court
• D) D) The personal preferences of the judges

Q16: 16. In a critical criminal case with a split decision among judges, what significance does the provision of Section 370 in the CrPC hold for the legal system?

• A) A) Ensuring a speedy resolution
• B) B) Upholding the principle of judicial review
• C) C) Promoting transparency in court proceedings
• D) D) Facilitating a fair and just outcome

Q17: 17. How does the referral process to a higher court under Section 370 of the CrPC impact the efficiency of the criminal justice system?

• A) A) By causing unnecessary delays
• B) B) By ensuring a swift resolution
• C) C) By eliminating the need for hearings
• D) D) By bypassing the appellate process

Q18: 18. When a criminal case is referred to a higher court, what measure ensures that justice is served despite the initial difference of opinion among judges as per the CrPC?

• A) A) The accused is immediately acquitted
• B) B) A fresh investigation is conducted
• C) C) A majority decision is reached in the higher court
• D) D) The case is dismissed without further review

Q19: 19. In a situation where judges disagree on the interpretation of a law in a criminal case, how is the matter resolved under Section 370 of the CrPC?

• A) A) The case is referred to a constitutional bench
• B) B) The case is closed without a verdict
• C) C) The case is sent for retrial with new judges
• D) D) The case is referred to a higher court for clarification

Q20: 20. What role does the principle of collegiality play in the functioning of the judiciary when there is a difference of opinion among judges in a criminal case?

• A) A) It allows individual judges to override the majority decision
• B) B) It encourages judges to work together to reach a consensus
• C) C) It promotes secrecy in judicial deliberations
• D) D) It leads to conflicts among judges

Q21: 21. How does the provision of Section 370 in the CrPC ensure uniformity and consistency in the application of criminal laws across different cases?

• A) A) By prioritizing the opinions of senior judges
• B) B) By allowing judges to rule independently
• C) C) By referring contentious cases to a higher court for resolution
• D) D) By excluding certain cases from the judicial process

Q22: 22. When judges have conflicting views on the admissibility of evidence in a criminal trial, what recourse is available under Section 370 of the CrPC?

• A) A) The case is dismissed
• B) B) The evidence is deemed inadmissible
• C) C) The case is sent for retrial with new evidence
• D) D) The case is referred to a higher court for a decision

Q23: 23. In a practical scenario where judges disagree on the interpretation of witness testimonies in a criminal case, how is the matter resolved according to the CrPC?

• A) A) The case is closed without a verdict
• B) B) The witnesses are deemed unreliable
• C) C) The case is referred to a higher court for clarification
• D) D) The case is retried with new witnesses

Q24: 24. When judges have a difference of opinion on the sentencing of an accused in a criminal case, what step is taken to ensure a just outcome as per Section 370 of the CrPC?

• A) A) The accused is immediately released
• B) B) The case is referred to a higher court for sentencing
• C) C) The accused is allowed to choose the punishment
• D) D) The sentencing decision is left to the discretion of the judges

Q25: 25. How does the provision of Section 370 in the CrPC uphold the principles of natural justice and due process in the resolution of differences among judges in criminal cases?

• A) A) By excluding the accused from the decision-making process
• B) B) By ensuring transparency and fairness in the deliberations
• C) C) By prioritizing the opinions of senior judges
• D) D) By allowing arbitrary decisions by the judges