Q1: 1. What does Section 97 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 deal with?

• A) A) Search for missing persons
• B) B) Search for persons wrongfully confined
• C) C) Search for stolen property
• D) D) Search for illegal substances

Q2: 2. In what situation can a search under Section 97 be conducted?

• A) A) To locate a lost pet
• B) B) To find a missing document
• C) C) To look for a person wrongfully confined
• D) D) To search for a lost phone

Q3: 3. Who has the authority to order a search under Section 97?

• A) A) Any citizen
• B) B) Only police officers
• C) C) Magistrate or District Judge
• D) D) Government officials

Q4: 4. What must the Magistrate be satisfied of before issuing a search order under Section 97?

• A) A) The person is missing
• B) B) The person is wrongfully confined
• C) C) The person is deceased
• D) D) The person is a fugitive

Q5: 5. In a real-life scenario, when can a search under Section 97 be helpful?

• A) A) Finding a lost wallet
• B) B) Locating a person held against their will
• C) C) Recovering a stolen car
• D) D) Tracing a missing pet

Q6: 6. What is the purpose of Section 97 in the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

• A) A) To locate missing objects
• B) B) To compel production of documents
• C) C) To search for persons wrongfully confined
• D) D) To conduct random searches

Q7: 7. Who can request a search under Section 97?

• A) A) Only the police
• B) B) Any individual
• C) C) Lawyers only
• D) D) Judges only

Q8: 8. What is the recourse for a person wrongfully confined if a search is conducted under Section 97?

• A) A) Immediate release
• B) B) Compensation for damages
• C) C) Further interrogation
• D) D) No action can be taken

Q9: 9. In a practical situation, what steps should be taken before invoking Section 97?

• A) A) Informing the media
• B) B) Contacting a lawyer
• C) C) Filing a police report
• D) D) Seeking permission from a Magistrate

Q10: 10. How does Section 97 protect the rights of individuals wrongfully confined?

• A) A) By ensuring prompt action
• B) B) By allowing indefinite detention
• C) C) By imposing fines
• D) D) By delaying the search process

Q11: 11. When can a search under Section 97 be considered urgent?

• A) A) To find a lost item
• B) B) To locate a missing person in danger
• C) C) To recover stolen goods
• D) D) To track a runaway pet

Q12: 12. What legal implications arise if a person is found wrongfully confined through a Section 97 search?

• A) A) Criminal charges
• B) B) Civil liability
• C) C) No consequences
• D) D) Public apology

Q13: 13. How does Section 97 contribute to maintaining law and order?

• A) A) By conducting random searches
• B) B) By empowering individuals to seek help
• C) C) By preventing wrongful confinement
• D) D) By promoting vigilantism

Q14: 14. What documentation is required to initiate a search under Section 97?

• A) A) Birth certificate
• B) B) Police clearance certificate
• C) C) Affidavit detailing reasons
• D) D) Driving license

Q15: 15. In a real-life scenario, who can accompany the search party under Section 97?

• A) A) Media representatives
• B) B) Lawyers only
• C) C) Proper witnesses
• D) D) Only police officers

Q16: 16. What measures can be taken if the person wrongfully confined is not found during the search under Section 97?

• A) A) Repeat the search
• B) B) Issue a warrant for arrest
• C) C) Close the case
• D) D) Seek legal advice

Q17: 17. How can the public assist in cases involving Section 97 searches?

• A) A) Offering rewards
• B) B) Conducting independent searches
• C) C) Reporting suspicious activities
• D) D) Ignoring the situation

Q18: 18. What role does technology play in facilitating searches under Section 97?

• A) A) None
• B) B) Enhancing communication
• C) C) Providing legal advice
• D) D) No impact

Q19: 19. What safeguards are in place to prevent misuse of Section 97 for personal vendettas?

• A) A) Mandatory court approval
• B) B) Background checks
• C) C) No safeguards
• D) D) Written consent from the accused

Q20: 20. In a practical scenario, who bears the costs associated with a search under Section 97?

• A) A) Government
• B) B) Accuser
• C) C) Accused
• D) D) Public donations

Q21: 21. How does Section 97 align with principles of justice and fairness?

• A) A) By promoting vigilantism
• B) B) By ensuring due process
• C) C) By bypassing legal procedures
• D) D) By favoring the accused

Q22: 22. What should be the primary focus during a search under Section 97?

• A) A) Recovering stolen goods
• B) B) Locating the wrongfully confined person
• C) C) Making arrests
• D) D) Gathering evidence

Q23: 23. What legal consequences may arise if a search under Section 97 is conducted without proper authorization?

• A) A) No consequences
• B) B) Civil penalties
• C) C) Criminal charges
• D) D) Verbal warning

Q24: 24. How does the involvement of proper witnesses enhance the credibility of a search under Section 97?

• A) A) Ensures transparency
• B) B) Delays the process
• C) C) Increases costs
• D) D) No impact

Q25: 25. What steps can be taken if the wrongfully confined person is found in a critical condition during a search under Section 97?

• A) A) Immediate medical attention
• B) B) Leave the scene
• C) C) Contact the family
• D) D) Request additional search warrants