The Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898 (CrPC) MCQs - CHAPTER V OF ARREST, ESCAPE AND RETAKING

Section# 46 to 52, Part 3, Chapter 4

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1. : According to Section 46, what is required to make a valid arrest?
(A) Police officer must verbally inform the accused of their rights
(B) Police officer or person making the arrest must actually touch or confine the body of the person, unless submission is made by word or action
(C) Only a written order from a Magistrate is required
(D) The accused must be informed of the charges before arrest

2. : According to Section 46(2), what can a police officer do if the person forcibly resists arrest or attempts to evade it?
(A) Use only verbal warnings
(B) Call for backup and wait for a Magistrate’s order
(C) Release the person immediately
(D) Use all means necessary to effect the arrest

3. : According to Section 46(3), when is a police officer prohibited from causing death during an arrest?
(A) When the person is accused of a traffic violation
(B) When the person is not accused of an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life
(C) When the arrest is made in a public place
(D) When the person is under 18 years old

4. : According to Section 47, what must a person residing in or in charge of a place do when a police officer with an arrest warrant demands entry?
(A) Refuse entry unless accompanied by a Magistrate
(B) Allow free ingress and provide reasonable facilities for search
(C) Demand a written search warrant first
(D) Inform the person sought to be arrested immediately

5. : According to Section 47, who has the authority to demand entry into a place to search for a person sought to be arrested?
(A) Any civilian
(B) Only a Magistrate
(C) Any person acting under a warrant of arrest or police officer authorized to arrest
(D) The District Officer (Revenue)

6. : According to Section 47, what is the main purpose of allowing ingress and search by a police officer or person acting under a warrant?
(A) To find stolen property
(B) To arrest the person sought in the warrant
(C) To seize illegal weapons
(D) To investigate a civil dispute

7. : According to Section 48, when is it lawful for a police officer to break open doors or windows to enter a place for arrest?
(A) When the officer has a verbal order from a Magistrate
(B) When ingress cannot be obtained after notification of authority and demand for admittance
(C) Whenever the officer suspects illegal activity
(D) Only with written consent from the owner

8. : According to Section 48, what must a police officer do before breaking open an apartment occupied by a woman (not the person to be arrested) who does not appear in public?
(A) Wait until the woman leaves the apartment
(B) Give notice to the woman that she is free to withdraw and afford her reasonable facilities to do so
(C) Obtain a court order
(D) Call a female police officer for the search

9. : According to Section 48, can a police officer break open any door or window of any house or place to arrest a person?
(A) Yes, but only after notification of authority and purpose and demand of admittance is refused
(B) No, breaking is not allowed under any circumstances
(C) Only if the owner consents in writing
(D) Only during daytime hours

10. : According to Section 49, when may a police officer break open any door or window of a house or place?
(A) To enter for a social visit
(B) To liberate himself or any other person lawfully detained after entering to make an arrest
(C) To conduct a routine inspection
(D) To seize property without a warrant

11. : According to Section 49, who has the authority to break open doors or windows for liberation purposes?
(A) Any civilian witness
(B) Only a Magistrate
(C) Any police officer or other person authorized to make an arrest
(D) The District Collector

12. : According to Section 49, what must happen before breaking open doors or windows for liberation?
(A) There is no precondition; breaking is allowed anytime
(B) The officer or person must have lawfully entered for the purpose of making an arrest and is detained inside
(C) A court order must be obtained
(D) The owner of the premises must give written permission

13. : According to Section 50, what level of restraint is allowed on a person who is arrested?
(A) Maximum restraint to ensure no movement
(B) No restraint at all
(C) Only as much restraint as necessary to prevent escape
(D) Restraint only with the approval of a Magistrate

14. : According to Section 50, can excessive restraint be used on a person under arrest?
(A) Yes, if the police officer feels threatened
(B) No, more restraint than necessary to prevent escape is prohibited
(C) Yes, during transportation to the police station
(D) No, restraint is not allowed at any time

15. : According to Section 50, what is the main purpose of restraint on an arrested person?
(A) To punish the accused
(B) To force a confession
(C) To intimidate others
(D) To prevent the person from escaping

16. : According to Section 51, when may an arrested person be searched?
(A) Only if the arrest is made by a Magistrate
(B) When arrested by a police officer under a warrant not providing for bail, or when unable to furnish bail
(C) Only after producing a court order
(D) Only if the person is suspected of carrying illegal weapons

17. : According to Section 51, who may search a person arrested by a private individual under a warrant?
(A) The private individual who made the arrest
(B) Any civilian bystander
(C) The police officer to whom the arrested person is handed over
(D) No one is allowed to search the arrested person

18. : According to Section 51, what may be done with articles found on the arrested person during a search?
(A) All articles must be confiscated permanently
(B) Only illegal items may be kept in custody
(C) All articles except necessary wearing apparel may be placed in safe custody
(D) Articles may not be touched without a warrant

19. : According to Section 52, who must conduct the search when it is necessary to search a woman?
(A) Any police officer present
(B) Another woman, with strict regard to decency
(C) A Magistrate only
(D) The nearest male police officer

20. : According to Section 52, what must be observed during the search of a woman?
(A) Strict regard to decency
(B) Speed and efficiency only
(C) Presence of a medical doctor
(D) Public announcement before the search

21. : According to Section 52, can a male police officer search a woman?
(A) Yes, if no female officer is available
(B) No, the search must be conducted by another woman
(C) Yes, but only with the woman’s permission
(D) Yes, but only in the presence of a Magistrate

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