Indian Constitution, Political System & Governance MCQ — 80 Practice Questions with Answers

Explanation

Section 304 of the BNS states that theft is snatching when, to commit theft, the offender suddenly, quickly, or forcibly seizes, secures, grabs, or takes away movable property from a person or from that person's possession. The punishment may extend to three years, with fine.

Explanation

The BSA keeps a clear boundary between oral and documentary proof. Section 54 allows oral evidence for all facts except the contents of documents, while Section 55 insists that oral evidence be direct, such as evidence from the person who saw, heard or otherwise perceived the fact.

Explanation

BNSS section 356 creates a structured trial-in-absentia mechanism for a proclaimed offender who has absconded to evade trial and has no immediate prospect of arrest. The Court must record reasons, wait at least ninety days from framing of charge, and satisfy procedural safeguards including consecutive warrants, publication and notice before the trial proceeds.

Explanation

Article 141 is central to India's integrated judicial system because it makes the law declared by the Supreme Court binding on all courts in India. This differs from ordinary appellate correction: it gives Supreme Court rulings a nationwide precedential effect.

Explanation

The BSA is the evidence component of the three new criminal laws. It lays down rules on evidence, documents, oral evidence, documentary evidence and electronic records, so the older law it principally replaces is the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.