1. Under the BNS, 2023, the Sessions Judge shall discharge the accused if, after considering the record of the case and hearing the submissions of the accused and prosecution, he finds that:

a) the accused has pleaded not guilty.

b) there is no sufficient ground for proceeding against the accused.

c) the prosecution has failed to examine all witnesses.

d) the accused has remained absent during the investigation.

2. Which of the following statements regarding framing of charge is correct?

a) Charge may be framed only after recording the entire prosecution evidence.

b) Charge can be framed only after the accused files written arguments.

c) Charge is framed when the Court is of the opinion that there is ground for presuming the commission of an offence.

d) Charge is framed only after defence evidence is concluded.

3. A Sessions Judge, after hearing both sides, forms an opinion that there is ground for presuming that the accused has committed an offence exclusively triable by the Court of Session. What is the next procedural step under the BNSS?

a) Acquit the accused.

b) Refer the matter to the Magistrate.

c) Frame a written charge against the accused.

d) Direct reinvestigation.

4. Under the BNSS, if the accused pleads guilty immediately after the charge is read and explained, the Judge-

a) must invariably convict the accused.

b) may, in his discretion, convict the accused.

c) shall order a retrial.

d) must discharge the accused.

5. Which one of the following is NOT a valid consideration while deciding whether an accused should be discharged?

a) Record of the case.

b) Documents submitted along with the police report.

c) Submissions of the prosecution and the accused.

d) Proof of guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

6. In a Sessions Trial under the BNSS, after the prosecution evidence is concluded, the Court shall:

a) Immediately pronounce judgment.

b) Examine the accused to explain the circumstances appearing in evidence against him.

c) Call the defence witnesses without examining the accused.

d) Frame a fresh charge.

7. Which of the following correctly describes the sequence in a Sessions Trial under the BNSS?

a) Charge → Defence Evidence → Prosecution Evidence → Judgment

b) Charge → Prosecution Evidence → Examination of Accused → Defence Evidence → Arguments → Judgment

c) Charge → Judgment → Defence Evidence

d) Prosecution Evidence → Charge → Defence Evidence

8. In a warrant case instituted on a police report, if the accused pleads guilty after the charge has been framed, the Magistrate:

a) Must acquit the accused.

b) Shall transfer the case to the Sessions Court.

c) May, in his discretion, convict the accused.

d) Must still record the entire prosecution evidence.

9. During a Sessions Trial, after the prosecution closes its evidence and the accused is examined, the Judge finds that there is no evidence linking the accused with the offence. The Judge should:

a) Frame an additional charge.

b) Acquit the accused.

c) Call for further investigation as a matter of course.

d) Convict the accused on suspicion.

10. Which of the following statements regarding defence evidence in a Sessions Trial is correct?

a) The accused has no right to lead defence evidence.

b) Defence evidence can be led only with the permission of the State Government.

c) After examination under the BNSS, the accused is entitled to enter upon his defence and produce evidence.

d) Defence evidence is recorded before prosecution evidence.

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