Overview: CrPC (Code of Criminal procedure) can be a bit difficult section for you as a Madhya Pradesh judiciary aspirant to prepare. Therefore to help you with your preparation, we have prepared an overview of the most important Code of Criminal Procedure questions for the upcoming 2024 Judiciary exams.

Before you start your preparation, it is important for you to undertsand all the important sections in the Act. Knowing all the important questions will help you understand this. 

Therefore go through this entire blog very prudently and then make a list of all the important sections for yourself. You can also practice and text your prepration from the list of important questions, asked in previous years.

In this blog we will cover:

• Important CrPC Questions for MP Judiciary Preparation 2024 prelims and mains
• Tips to prepare CrPC for MPCJ 2024
• MPCJ 2024 Mains Important Questions

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Important CrPC Questions for MP Judiciary Preparation 2024- Prelims

CrPC is one of the most important subject in Civil Judge exams accross all states and espescially in MP Judiciary. and to score better in Civil Judge Examination the essential questions for the Judiciary Preliminary Examination will add four moons to your Civil Judge preparation.

Go through the following questions to boost your score in the Prelims Paper of the MP Judiciary exams. 

Question 1) Section 436A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, provides for the grant of bail to an accused pending trial if:

1. He has undergone detention for a one-fourth period of imprisonment specified for the offence for which he is being tried
2. He has undergone detention for a one-third period of imprisonment specified for the offence for which he is being tried.
3. He has undergone detention for a one-half period of imprisonment specified for the offence for which he is being tried.
4. (a) and (b) above

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Question 2) Which of the following sections of the criminal procedure code, 1973 provides that "no judge or magistrate shall try any case in which he is personally interested"?

1. Sec. 478
2. Sec. 477
3. Sec. 479
4. Sec. 481

Question 3) Under the criminal procedure code, 1973, what is the period of limitation prescribed for taking cognizance of an offence punishable with imprisonment for a term exceeding three years?

1. Three years
2. Two years
3. Five years
4. No limit on the period prescribed

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Question 4) Under the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, if a Police Officer arrests a person without a warrant, whether such person has been admitted to bail or otherwise, the officer-in-charge of the police station shall report to:

1. The District Magistrate only
2. The sub-divisional Magistrate only
3. The District Magistrate or if he so directs. to the Sub-divisional Magistrate
4. The Judicial Magistrate having jurisdiction

Question 5) Recently, in one of the following cases, the Supreme Court has given directions for the medical treatment of the victim of an acid attack.

1. State of MP vs. Madan Lal
2. Laxmi vs Union of India
3. Jaguar Singh vs the State of Haryana
4. None of the above

Question 6) Which of the following statements is wrong:

1.  Oath may be administered to an accused before her examination under section 313 CrPC
2. Accused can refuse to answer any question when he is examined under section 313 CrPC
3. Accused can be put in any question by the Court at any trial stage.
4. Evidence that incriminates the accused has to be put to them by the Court.

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Question 7) Under the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, what is the effect of a trial conducted in the wrong place?

1. Vitiate itself
2. Vitiate if caused the failure of justice
3. Seriousness has to be seen 
4. Is to be referred to Session Judge

Question 8) Under the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, is an accused a competent witness in his defence?

1. On his request in writing
2. On mere oral request
3. With the leave of the Court of Session
4. With the leave of CMJ only

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Question 9) Which Section of the Code of Criminal Procedure protects the Armed Forces members from arrest?

1. Section 41
2. Section 45
3. Section 46
4. Section 50

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Question 10) Under section 216 of CrPC, the Court has the power to:

1. Add to the charge (s) already framed 
2. Alter the charge (s) already framed
3. Neither to alter nor to add to the charge already framed
4. Add to and alter the charge both

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Question 11) When the police register a case regarding commission of a cognizable offence, the registration of the case is under:

1. Section 154 of CrPC
2. Section 155 of CrPC
3. Section 156(3) of CrPC
4. Section 190 of CrPC

Question 12) According to Section 85 (3) of Code of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 a proclaimed person whose property has been attacted Can claim the property or sale proceeds on appearance:

1. within one years of attachment
2. within two years of attachment
3. within Three years of attachment
4. within six months of attachment

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Question 13) The investigating police officer in a case has power to require attendance of a person acquainted with the facts and circumstances of the case, under:

1. Section 158 of CrPC
2. Section 159 of CrPC
3. Section 160 of CrPC
4. Section 161 of CrPC

Question 14) According to sec 156(3) of Cr. P.C. , 1973 the power to direct the investigation can be exercised by:

1. A Magistrate Court
2. Session Court
3. High Court
4. Supreme court

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Question 15) Section 164 of Cr PC,1973 deals with:

1. No inducement to be offered
2. Examination of witnesses by police
3. Recording the confessions and statements
4. Police officers power to require attendance of witness

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Important CrPC Questions for MP Judiciary Preparation 2024- Mains

There are two patterns of CrPC questions in the Mains Paper of the MP Judiciary. You can expect two questions of 8 marks each, totalling 16. Or, four questions of 4 marks each with one option of choosing between any four questions. 

On average, 4-5 questions are asked from the CrPC section in the Mains paper Madhya Pradesh Civil Judge exam. This topic holds a weightage of 16-20 marks which is more than enough to mark a difference in your final rank.

Here are the most crucial past year questions for MP Judiciary Preparation from the Code of Criminal Procedure.

1. For what offences/ or accused persons are Plea Bargaining under Chapter XXI-A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 applicable? (3rd Paper of C.J. Mains-2019)
2. Describe the guidelines provided under Section 265C of the Code of Criminal Procedure for mutually satisfactory disposition of Criminal cases based on P]ea Bargaining.
3. Distinguish between cognizable and non-cognizable offences. (3rd Paper of C.J. Mains-2013)
4. Describe the powers of Criminal Courts to inflict punishments. (3rd Paper of C.J. Mains-2012)
5. Frame the charge and write a judgment based on the 40 allegations and evidence given hereunder by analyzing the evidence, keeping in mind the relevant provisions of the concerning law. (3rd Paper of C.J. Mains-2014)
6. Explain the circumstances in which release on bail is mandatory. What is First Information Report? Discuss its evidentiary value. What is the difference between FIR and a complaint? (3rd Paper of C.J. Mains-2019)
7. What is the procedure for recording evidence without the accused? Whether the evidence adduced in the trial of co-accused can be used against the absconding accused of the same case? 
8. Define charge. Can a court alter the charge? If so, under what circumstances and up to what stage? (3rd Paper of C.J. Mains-2018)
9. "Every offence shall be ordinarily be inquired into and tried by a court within whose local jurisdiction it was committed." Examine this proposition of law. Do you think there is any exception to this rule? (3rd Paper of C.J. Mains-2018)
10. What procedure is followed by a magistrate on receiving a complaint under the Code of Criminal Procedure? (3rd Paper of C.J. Mains-2017)
11. Please discuss discharge and acquittal. (3rd Paper of C.J. Mains-2017)
12. State briefly the provision related to section 357 of Cr.P.C. in light of the state amendment of Madhya Pradesh. (3rd Paper of C.J. Mains-2016)
13. What is "Plea-Bargaining"? Discuss its scope and application. (3rd Paper of C.J. Mains-2016)
14. What are the provisions relating to the sentence of imprisonment in default of payment of fine, and what is the maximum period of imprisonment in default of penalty when the offence is punishable with a fine only? (3rd Paper of C.J. Mains-2015)

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Conclusion:

CrPC is one of the most important subjects for both prelims and mains examination for MPCJ 2024 and if you are aiming to crack theexam in 2024 you must exure that you prepare for it properly.

All the best Judiciary Aspirants!