MCQs from Chapter III – Power of Courts (Sections 21 to 29) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

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Here are MCQs from Chapter III – Power of Courts (Sections 21 to 29) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023:

Question 1:
Which court has the authority to try any offence under the BNSS?
A. Only Supreme Court
B. Any Civil Court
C. Only District Court
D. Court specified in the First Schedule or conferred with such power
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: As per Section 21, offences are triable by courts as indicated in the First Schedule or those with specific authority.

Question 2:
Which of the following sentences can be passed by a High Court under BNSS?
A. Fine up to ₹5,000 only
B. Any sentence authorized by law
C. Community service only
D. Detention up to 3 months
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Section 22 allows High Courts to pass any sentence authorized by law.

Question 3:
What is the maximum sentence a Magistrate of First Class can pass under BNSS?
A. 3 years and ₹10,000 fine
B. 7 years and unlimited fine
C. 5 years and ₹1 lakh fine
D. 3 years and ₹50,000 fine
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: As per Section 23, a Magistrate of the First Class may pass imprisonment up to 5 years and a fine up to ₹1,00,000.

Question 4:
Which section deals with imprisonment in default of payment of fine?
A. Section 21
B. Section 24
C. Section 26
D. Section 29
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Section 24 states that the court may order imprisonment in default of payment of fine.

Question 5:
Under BNSS, when a person is convicted of multiple offences at one trial, which section determines the sentence?
A. Section 25
B. Section 22
C. Section 29
D. Section 23
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Section 25 provides the procedure for passing sentences in cases of conviction for multiple offences at one trial.

Question 6:
Which section of BNSS allows a judge’s successor to exercise powers of the previous judge?
A. Section 27
B. Section 28
C. Section 29
D. Section 26
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Section 29 ensures continuity of judicial proceedings by allowing a judge's successor to exercise such powers.

Question 7:
What does Section 26 of BNSS deal with?
A. Sentencing powers
B. Court hierarchy
C. Mode of conferring powers
D. Bail provisions
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Section 26 outlines how powers under BNSS are conferred to officers or courts.

Question 8:
Who can withdraw powers once conferred under BNSS?
A. Supreme Court only
B. Sessions Judge
C. Authority who conferred the powers
D. Police Superintendent
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: According to Section 28, the authority who conferred the powers may withdraw them.


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