Order 35 of the Executive Orders on Parole, 1934, mandates that the Parole Officer must maintain a formal register to track financial transactions, specifically recording any advances or monetary assistance provided to individuals on parole. This ensures transparency and accountability in the financial management and rehabilitation support provided to parolees during their supervision period.
3582
An offence must be inquired into and tried by a court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction the offence was ________?
The Cr.P.C establishes that the territorial jurisdiction of a court is determined by the location where the offence was committed. This rule is essential for maintaining the orderly administration of justice, ensuring that cases are heard in the appropriate forum based on the geographical occurrence of the criminal act.
3583
Which section of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.) authorizes the police to release an accused person due to insufficient evidence?
Section 169 of the Code of Criminal Procedure empowers the officer in charge of a police station to release an accused person on a bond if, upon investigation, it appears that there is insufficient evidence or reasonable grounds to justify forwarding the accused to a magistrate for trial.
3584
Which section of the Cr.P.C. governs the recording of evidence in the absence of an accused person?
Section 512 of the Cr.P.C. allows a court to record evidence in the absence of an accused person if it is proven that the accused has absconded and there is no immediate prospect of arresting them. This ensures that evidence is preserved before witnesses become unavailable.
3585
What is the maximum term of imprisonment that a Court of a Magistrate of the 1st Class is authorized to impose?
A Court of Magistrate of 1st class has jurisdiction over minor offenses and can pass sentences up to a maximum of three years in prison. The other options (imprisonment not exceeding five years, seven years, or none of the above) are beyond the jurisdiction of this court level.
3586
According to Section 185 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.), which authority decides the court of inquiry or trial when multiple courts subordinate to the same High Court have jurisdiction?
Section 185 of the Cr.P.C. provides that if a question arises regarding which of two or more courts, all subordinate to the same High Court, should inquire into or try an offense, the High Court is the competent authority to resolve this conflict of jurisdiction and determine the appropriate venue for the trial.
3587
What is the limitation period specified under Section 89 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) for filing an application to seek the release of attached property?
Section 89 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, provides a legal remedy for a person whose property has been attached under Section 88. The claimant may apply to the court that issued the order of attachment to have the property released. The statutory limitation period for filing such an application is two years from the date of the attachment order.
3588
In the Second Schedule of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C), what information is contained in Column No. 2?
The Second Schedule of the Cr.P.C. is a tabular statement of offenses. Column 1 lists the section of the law, while Column 2 provides a description of the offense. This structure allows legal practitioners to quickly identify the nature of a crime and its associated procedural requirements.
3589
How many columns are typically included in the standard format of a First Information Report?
The standard proforma for a First Information Report (FIR) in Pakistan is structured into six distinct columns. These columns are designed to capture essential information including the date and time of the report, the nature of the offense, the location, the details of the complainant, and the particulars of the accused if known, ensuring a systematic record for judicial and police reference.
3590
What nature of powers does a Justice of the Peace, appointed by the Provincial Government under section 22 of the Cr.P.C., exercise?
A Justice of the Peace appointed under section 22 of the Cr.P.C. by the Provincial Government is primarily tasked with exercising administrative powers. These powers are intended to facilitate the maintenance of law and order and the administration of justice at a local level. Unlike judicial officers, their role is not to adjudicate disputes or conduct trials, but rather to perform specific administrative functions as prescribed by the law to support the legal system.
