SUPREME COURT RECENT JUDGMENTS
SABARIMALA TEMPLE CASE
1. In which of the following cases, SC Allowed Women Entry In Sabarimala?
a. Navtej Singh Johar& Ors. V. Union of India
b. Joseph Shine V. Union of India
c. Indian Young Lawyers Association & Ors. v. The State of Kerala & Ors.
d. State of Kerala V. Rasheed
Answer: (c)
In Indian Young Lawyer’s Association & Ors. V. State of Kerala & Ors, The Supreme Court
has permitted entry of women of all age groups to the Sabarimala temple, holding that
‘devotion cannot be subjected to gender discrimination’.
2. In Indian Young Lawyer’s Association & Ors. V. State of Kerala & Ors, The
Supreme Court by what ratio has permitted entry of women of all age groups to the
Sabarimala temple?
a. 4:1
b. 3:2
c. 5:2
d. none of the above
Answer: (a)
In Indian Young Lawyer’s Association & Ors. V. State of Kerala & Ors, the ratio of the
judgement was 4:1.
3. In Indian Young Lawyer’s Association & Ors. V. State of Kerala & Ors(also known
as Sabarimala Case), the only dissenting opinion was of which judge?
a. Chief Justice Dipak Misra
b.Justice R F Nariman
c.Justice A M Khanwilkar
d. Justice Indu Malhotra
Answer: (d)
Justice Indu Malhotra, dissented the majority opinion and held that issues of deep religious
sentiments should not be ordinarily be interfered by the Court. Court should not interfere
unless if there is any aggrieved person from that section or religion. Notion of rationality
should not be seen in matters of religion. She also held that shrine and the deity is protected
by Article 25 of Constitution of India.
4. In Sabarimala Temple entry of what age group women was prohibited?
a. Age 15 to 35
b. Age 10 to 55
c. Age 10 to 50
d. Age 15 to 35
Answer: (c)
The women between the ages of 10 and 50 years were banned from entry in the Sabarimala
Temple before the SC 2018 judgment.
5. In Indian Young Lawyer’s Association & Ors. V. State of Kerala & Ors, which rule
of the Kerala Hindu Places of Public Worship(Authorization of Entry) Rules 1965,
which prohibited entry of women in Sabarimala, was struck down as unconstitutional?
a. Rule 3(a)
b. Rule 3(b)
c. Rule 3(c)
d. Rule 3(d)
Answer: (b)
Rule 3(b) of the Kerala Hindu Places of Public Worship(Authorization of Entry) Rules 1965,
which prohibited entry of women in Sabarimala was struck down as unconstitutional in the
said case.
6. The Coram in Indian Young Lawyer’s Association & Ors. V. State of Kerala &
Ors(also known as Sabarimala Case), was?
a. Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice Indu Malhotra, Justice R F Nariman, Justice A M
Khanwilkar and Justice D Y Chandrachud.
b. Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Justice Indu Malhotra, Justice R F Nariman, Justice A M
Khanwilkar and Justice D Y Chandrachud.
c. Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice Indira Banerjee, Justice R F Nariman, Justice A M
Khanwilkar and Justice D Y Chandrachud
d. Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Justice Indu Malhotra, Justice Arjan Kumar Sikri , Justice A M
Khanwilkar and Justice D Y Chandrachud
Answer: (a)
The bench consisted Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice Indu Malhotra, Justice R F Nariman,
Justice A M Khanwilkar and Justice D Y Chandrachud
HOMOSEXUALITY CASE
7. In which of the following cases, SC declared Section 377 IPC unconstitutional?
a. Navtej Singh Johar& Ors. V. Union of India
b. National Legal Services Authority v. Union of India and others
c. Indian Young Lawyers Association & Ors. v. The State of Kerala & Ors.
d. Suresh Kumar Koushal vs. Naz Foundation
Answer: (a)
In Navtej Singh Johar& Ors. V. Union of India, SC declared Section 377 IPC
unconstitutional, insofar as it criminalises consensual sexual acts of adults in private. Chief
Justice Dipak Misra said it is a unanimous verdict expressed through four separate but
concurring judgments. "Section 377 IPC is irrational , indefensible and arbitrary. The
majoritarian views and popular morality cannot dictate constitutional rights"
8. In Navtej Singh Johar& Ors. V. Union of India, The judgment ratio was?
a. 4:1
b. 3:2
c. Unanimous judgement
d. none of the above
Answer: (c)
Though four separate judgments were delivered by the court, all these four judgment
unanimously declared s.377 unconstitutional, insofar as it criminalises consensual sexual
acts of adults in private.
9. Navtej Singh Johar& Ors. V. Union of India, overtunned which of the following
supreme court judgment?
a. Justice K. S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) and Anr. vs Union Of India And Ors.
b. Air India v. Nergesh Mirza
c. Indian Young Lawyers Association & Ors. v. The State of Kerala & Ors.
d. Suresh Kumar Koushal vs. Naz Foundation
Answer: (d)
The Supreme Court of India in Navtej Singh Johar& Ors. V. Union of India overturned its
own verdict in Suresh Kumar Koushal vs. Naz Foundation.
10. Which statement is correct?
After Navtej Singh Johar& Ors. V. Union of India.
a. All consensual sexual activity between any person , minor or major, is not criminal
b. All sexual activity between two adults is not criminal, though consent may not be there.
c. All consensual sexual activity between two adults and bestiality is not criminal
d. None of the statement is correct.
Answer: (d)
None of the statement is correct is the parties to the act have be adult and there should be
presence of consent. And also bestiality is still criminalized
11. The coram in Navtej Singh Johar& Ors. V. Union of India was?
a. Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice Indu Malhotra, Justice R F Nariman, Justice A M
Khanwilkar and Justice D Y Chandrachud.
b. Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Justice Indu Malhotra, Justice R F Nariman, Justice A M
Khanwilkar and Justice D Y Chandrachud.
c. Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice Indira Banerjee, Justice R F Nariman, Justice A M
Khanwilkar and Justice D Y Chandrachud
d. Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Justice Indu Malhotra, Justice Arjan Kumar Sikri , Justice A M
Khanwilkar and Justice D Y Chandrachud
Answer: (a)
The bench consisted Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice Indu Malhotra, Justice R F Nariman,
Justice A M Khanwilkar and Justice D Y Chandrachud
12. In Navtej Singh Johar& Ors. V. Union of India?
a. Sc has declared whole of the Section 377 IPC unconstitutional
b. SC declared Section 377 IPC unconstitutional, insofar as it criminalises non consensual
sexual acts of adult in private.
c. SC declared Section 377 IPC unconstitutional, insofar as it criminalises bestiality.
d. SC declared Section 377 IPC unconstitutional, insofar as it criminalises consensual sexual
acts of adults in private.
Answer: (d)
In Navtej Singh Johar& Ors. V. Union of India, SC declared Section 377 IPC
unconstitutional, insofar as it criminalises consensual sexual acts of adults in private.
ADULTERY CASE
13. In which of the following cases, The Supreme Court has struck down Section 497 of
the Indian Penal Code, which criminalizes adultery, as unconstitutional ?
a. Navtej Singh Johar& Ors. V. Union of India
b. Justice K. S. Puttuswamy (Retd.) and Anr V Union of India & Ors.
c. Indian Young Lawyers Association & Ors. v. The State of Kerala & Ors.
d. Joseph Shine V. Union of India
Answer: (d)
In Joseph Shine V. Union of India, Supreme Court has struck down Section 497 of the
Indian Penal Code, which criminalizes adultery, as unconstitutional
14. In Joseph Shine V. Union of India, Supreme Court has struck down
a. Sec 497IPC & Sec 199(1) CrPC
b. Sec 497IPC & Sec 199(2) CrPC
c. Sec 497IPC & Sec 198(1) CrPC
d. Sec 497IPC & Sec 198(2) CrPC
Answer: (d)
The judgment struck down Section 198(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, as a
consequence of striking down of Section 497 IPC.
15. Which statement is correct?
In Joseph Shine V. Union of India
a. The Court has clarified that adultery will be a ground for divorce and if an act of adultery
leads the aggrieved spouse to suicide, the adulterous partner could be prosecuted for abetment
of suicide under Section 306 of the IPC.
b. The Court has clarified that adultery will no longer be a ground for divorce but if an act of
adultery leads the aggrieved spouse to suicide, the adulterous partner could be prosecuted for
abetment of suicide under Section 306 of the IPC.
c. The Court has clarified that adultery will no longer be a ground for divorce and if an act of
adultery leads the aggrieved spouse to suicide, the adulterous partner could not be prosecuted
for abetment of suicide under Section 306 of the IPC.
d. None of the statement is correct.
Answer: (a)
In Joseph Shine V. Union of India, tough 497 IPC has been stuck down as unconstitutional
but the Court has clarified that adultery will still be a ground for divorce and if an act of
adultery leads the aggrieved spouse to suicide, the adulterous partner could be prosecuted for
abetment of suicide under Section 306 of the IPC.
16. The Coram Joseph Shine V. Union of India, consisted of?
a. Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice Indu Malhotra, Justice R F Nariman, Justice A M
Khanwilkar and Justice D Y Chandrachud.
b. Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Justice Indu Malhotra, Justice R F Nariman, Justice A M
Khanwilkar and Justice D Y Chandrachud.
c. Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice Indira Banerjee, Justice R F Nariman, Justice A M
Khanwilkar and Justice D Y Chandrachud
d. Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Justice Indu Malhotra, Justice Arjan Kumar Sikri , Justice A M
Khanwilkar and Justice D Y Chandrachud
Answer: (a)
The bench consisted Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice Indu Malhotra, Justice R F Nariman,
Justice A M Khanwilkar and Justice D Y Chandrachud
17. In Joseph Shine V. Union of India, the statement “husband is not the master of wife”
was made in whose judgment?
a. Chief Justice Dipak Misra(writing for himself and Justice A M Khanwilkar)
b. Justice Indu Malhotra
c.Justice D Y Chandrachud
d. Justice R F Nariman
Answer: (a)
LIVE-STREAMING OF COURT PROCEEDINGS CASE
18. In which of the following cases, SC Allowed Live-Streaming Of Court Proceedings
In Larger Public Interest?
a. All India Judges Association & Ors. V. Union of India & Ors.
b. BabasahebMarutiKamble V. State of Maharashtra
c. Indian Young Lawyers Association & Ors. v. The State of Kerala & Ors.
d. Swapnil Tripathi V. Supreme Court of India
Answer: (d)
In Swapnil Tripathi V. Supreme Court of India, SC Allowed Live-Streaming Of Court
Proceedings, holding that Live-streaming of court proceedings will effectuate the "public
right to know" and bring in more transparency in judicial proceedings.
19. In Swapnil Tripathi V. Supreme Court of India, SC Allowed Live-Streaming Of
Court Proceedings, and said that appropriate Rules in that regard will be framed soon
under which Article of the Constitution of India?
a. Article 144.
b. Article 145.
c. Article 146
d. Article 147
Answer: (b)
In Swapnil Tripathi V. Supreme Court of India, SC Allowed Live-Streaming Of Court
Proceedings, and said that appropriate Rules in that regard will be framed soon under which
Article 145 of the Constitution of India
20. In Swapnil Tripathi V. Supreme Court of India, which of the following matters are
excluded from being live streamed
a. Matrimonial matters
b. Cases involving sensitive issues as in the nature of sexual assault
c. Matters where children and juveniles are involved, like POCSO cases
d. All of the above
Answer: (d)
21. In Swapnil Tripathi V. Supreme Court of India), the bench structure was?
a. 5 judge bench
b. 3 judge bench
c. 2 judge bench
d. 13 judge bench
Answer: (b)
A 3 judge bench was constituted for the said case. The coram included Chief Justice Dipak
Misra, Justice A M Khanwilkar and Justice D Y Chandrachud.
AADHAAR CASE
22. In which of the following cases, SC upheld the validity of Aadhaar ?
a. Justice K. S. Puttuswamy (Retd.) and Anr V Union of India & Ors.
b. Joseph Shine V. Union of India
c. Indian Young Lawyers Association & Ors. v. The State of Kerala & Ors.
d. Govt. of NCT of Delhi V. Union of India & Anr.
Answer: (a)
In Justice K. S. Puttuswamy (Retd.) and Anr V Union of India & Ors., The Supreme Court
upheld the validity of Aadhaar but struck down a few but significant sections of the Aadhaar
Act.
23. In Justice K. S. Puttuswamy (Retd.) and Anr V Union of India & Ors., which
sections of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits
and Services) Act 2016, was not struck down?
a. Section 33(2)
b. section 47
c. section 57
d. section 59
Answer: (d)
Section 59 of the Aadhar Act was held valid and was not stuck down.
24. which statement is correct?
a. After the judgment in Justice K. S. Puttuswamy (Retd.) and Anr V Union of India & Ors.,
CBSE, NEET, JEE, UGC etc. can make the requirement of Aadhaar mandatory as they are
inside the purview of Section 7 and are backed by any law.
b. After the judgment in Justice K. S. Puttuswamy (Retd.) and Anr V Union of India & Ors.,
CBSE, NEET, JEE, UGC etc. cannot make the requirement of Aadhaar mandatory as they are
outside the purview of Section 7 and are not backed by any law.
c. After the judgment in Justice K. S. Puttuswamy (Retd.) and Anr V Union of India & Ors.,
CBSE, NEET, JEE, UGC etc. can make the requirement of Aadhaar mandatory as they are
outside the purview of Section 7 though they are not backed by any law.
d. none of the above
Answer: (a)
25. which statement is correct?
a. After the judgment in Justice K. S. Puttuswamy (Retd.) and Anr V Union of India & Ors.,
Benefits to children between 6 to 14 years under Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan, likewise, shall not
require mandatory Aadhaar enrolment.
b. After the judgment in Justice K. S. Puttuswamy (Retd.) and Anr V Union of India & Ors.,
Benefits to children between 6 to 14 years under Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan, likewise, shall
require mandatory Aadhaar enrolment or not would depend on the discretion of the said
school.
c. After the judgment in Justice K. S. Puttuswamy (Retd.) and Anr V Union of India & Ors.,
Benefits to children between 6 to 14 years under Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan, likewise, shall
require mandatory Aadhaar enrolment.
d. none of the above
Answer: (a)
Benefits to children between 6 to 14 years under Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan, likewise, shall not
require mandatory Aadhaar enrolment. A child between the age of 6 to 14 years has the
fundamental right to education under Article 21A of the Constitution.
26. In Justice K. S. Puttuswamy (Retd.) and Anr V Union of India & Ors., The majority
order has permitted the enrollment of children under the Aadhaar Act with the consent
of their parents/guardian provided that on the child turning 18
a. if a child wants to opt out of the Aadhaar, he/she will not be given the option to exit
b. if a child wants to opt out of the Aadhaar, he/she will be given the option to exit
c. if his/her parents allow, he/she will be given the option to exit
d. none of the above
Answer: (b)
27.which statement is correct?
After the judgment in Justice K. S. Puttuswamy (Retd.) and Anr V Union of India & Ors;
a. It is not mandatory to Link Aadhaar with Mobile Number
b. It is not Mandatory to use Aadhaar To Open a Bank Account
c. Both a and b, are correct
d. neither a or b, is correct
Answer: (c)
After the judgment in Justice K. S. Puttuswamy (Retd.) and Anr V Union of India & Ors, It is
not mandatory to Link Aadhaar with Mobile Number or to use Aadhaar To Open a Bank
Account.
OTHER CASES
28. In which of the following cases, SC has modified its directions regarding ‘Welfare
Committees’ issued in Rajesh Sharma case [Rajesh Sharma vs The State Of Uttar
Pradesh] for preventing misuse of Section 498A of Indian Penal Code?
a. Navtej Singh Johar& Ors. V. Union of India
b. Social Action Forum For Manav Adhikar V. Union of India
c. Shafin Jahan V. Ashokan K. M. & Ors
d. State of Kerala V. Rasheed
Answer: (b)
In Social Action Forum For Manav Adhikar V. Union of India, The Supreme Court has
modified its directions regarding ‘Welfare Committees’ issued in Rajesh Sharma case
[Rajesh Sharma vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh] for preventing misuse of Section 498A of
Indian Penal Code.
29. The three judges' bench in Social Action Forum For Manav Adhikar V. Union of
India led by which chief justice of India?
a. Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi
b. Chief Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar
c. Chief Justice Dipak Misra
d. Chief Justice T. S. Thakur
Answer: (c)
30. In which of the following cases, SC fixed the duration For bursting Fire Crackers
a. Manohar Lal Sharma V. Narendra Damodar Das Modi & Ors
b. Tehseen S. Poonawalla V. Union of India & Ors.
c. Shafin Jahan V. Ashokan K. M. & Ors
d. Arjun Gopal & Ors. V. Union of India & Ors.
Answer: (d)
In Arjun Gopal & Ors. V. Union of India & Ors, The Supreme Court though refused a
complete Ban on Sale of Firecrackers but fixed a duration for bursting Crackers.
31. In Arjun Gopal & Ors. V. Union of India & Ors, what time did the Supreme Court
fixed for bursting Crackers on Diwali?
a. 9 PM to 11 PM.
b. 8 PM to 10 PM.
c.. 10.45 PM and 11.45 PM
d. 11.45 PM and 12.45 AM
Answer: (b)
The duration fixed for bursting of crackers is: On the day of Diwali and other religious
festivals, it will be between 8 PM to 10 PM. On Chirstmas eve and New Year, it will be
allowed only between 11.45 PM and 12.45 AM. The Court has also ordered that crackers can
be burst only in designated areas.
32. The Coram in Gopal & Ors. V. Union of India & Ors was?
a. Justices A K Sikri and Justice Ashok Bhushan
b. Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice D Y Chandrachud.
c. Justice A M Khanwilkar and Justice D Y Chandrachud
d. Justice Indu Malhotra and Justice Arjan Kumar Sikri
Answer: (a)
The bench consisted Justices A K Sikri and Justice Ashok Bhushan
33. In Govt. of NCT of Delhi V. Union of India & Anr, the supreme court held that?
a. Victim Can File Appeal Against Acquittal Without Seeking Leave To Appeal
b. Stay In Civil/Criminal Proceedings Not To Be Granted Beyond Six Months
c. Goods And Services Tax (Compensation To States) Act, 2017 is constitutionally valid
d. LG cannot interfere in each and every decision of the Delhi Government
Answer: (d)
In Govt. of NCT of Delhi V. Union of India & Anr, the supreme court held that LG cannot
interfere in each and every decision of the Delhi Government. the Constitution Bench of the
Supreme Court held that the Lieutenant-General of the Delhi had to act as per the aid and
advise of the Council of Ministers of Delhi Government except in matters of land, police and
public order.
34. In which of the following cases, SC held that Stay In Civil/Criminal Proceedings Not
To Be Granted Beyond Six Months?
a. Asian Resurfacing of Road Agency Pvt. Ltd.& Anr. VS. Central Bureau of Investigation
b. Social Action Forum For Manav Adhikar V. Union of India
c. Union of India & Anr. V. Mohit Mineral Pvt. Ltd.
d. Dr. Subhash Kashinath Mahajan V. State of Maharashtra & Anr.
Answer: (a)
In Asian Resurfacing of Road Agency Pvt. Ltd.& Anr. VS. Central Bureau of Investigation,
The Supreme Court held that Stay In Civil/Criminal Proceedings Not To Be Granted Beyond
Six Months. The Three-Judge Bench headed by Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel also held that
where stay is granted in future, the same will end on the expiry of six months from the date of
such order unless a similar extension is granted by a speaking order.
35. In which of the following cases, The Supreme Court recently issued directions on
Examination of Witnesses in Criminal Trial
a. Navtej Singh Johar& Ors. V. Union of India
b. State of Kerala V. Rasheed
c. Shafin Jahan V. Ashokan K. M. & Ors
d. Joseph Shine V. Union of India
Answer: (b)
In State of Kerala V. Rasheed, Supreme Court has issued directions on Examination of
Witnesses in Criminal Trial.
36. In which of the following cases, The Supreme Court recently given the concept of
“living will” and issued guidelines regarding.
a. Navtej Singh Johar& Ors. V. Union of India
b. Aruna Ramachandra Shanbaug v. Union of India and others
c. P. Rathinam v. Union of India & another
d. Common Cause (A Regd. Society) V. Union of India & Anr
Answer: (d)
In Common Cause (A Regd. Society) V. Union of India & Anr, Supreme Court has issued
directions on Examination of Witnesses in Criminal Trial. Supreme Court of India held that
right to die with dignity is a fundamental right. The Bench also held that passive euthanasia
and a living will also legally valid. The Court issued detailed guidelines in this regard. The
Bench also held that the right to live with dignity also includes the smoothening of the
process of dying in case of a terminally ill patient or a person in Persistent vegetative state
with no hope of recovery.
37. In Common Cause (A Regd. Society) V. Union of India & Anr, The Supreme Court t
has expanded the spectrum of which Article to include within it the right to live with
dignity .
a. article 14
b. article 20
c. article 21
d. article 16
Answer: (c)
In Common Cause (A Regd. Society) V. Union of India & Anr, The Supreme Court t has
expanded the spectrum of which Article 21 to include within it the right to live with dignity
38. In Common Cause (A Regd. Society) V. Union of India & Anr, the Coram consisted
of?
a. Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justices AK Sikri, AM Khanwilkar, DY Chandrachud and
Ashok Bhushan
b. Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Justice Indu Malhotra, Justice R F Nariman, Justice A M
Khanwilkar and Justice D Y Chandrachud.
c. Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice Indira Banerjee, Justice R F Nariman, Justice A M
Khanwilkar and Justice D Y Chandrachud
d. Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Justice Indu Malhotra, Justice Arjan Kumar Sikri , Justice A M
Khanwilkar and Justice D Y Chandrachud
Answer: (a)
The Constitution Bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices AK Sikri, AM
Khanwilkar, DY Chandrachud and Ashok Bhushan was delivering its verdict on a PIL filed
by NGO Common Cause in 2005 seeking robust system of certification for passive
euthanasia and legal recognition for ‘living will’ in India.
39. In which of the following cases, The Supreme Court Issues Directions To Prevent
Misuse Of SC/ST Act and has held that Govt. Servants Can’t Be Arrested Without
Prior Sanction.
a. Navtej Singh Johar& Ors. V. Union of India
b. Dr. N.T. Desai vs. State of Gujarat
c. Dr. Subhash Kashinath Mahajan V. State of Maharashtra & Anr.
d. Common Cause (A Regd. Society) V. Union of India & Anr
Answer: (c)
In Dr. Subhash Kashinath Mahajan V. State of Maharashtra & Anr, Supreme Court of India
issued directions to prevent the misuse of provisions of Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled
Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989 (SC/ST Act). SC has held that Govt. Servants
Can’t Be Arrested Without Prior Sanction.
40.which of the following statement is correct?
a. In the case Dr. Subhash Kashinath Mahajan V. State of Maharashtra & Anr, the supreme
court held that there is no absolute bar against grant of anticipatory bail(under SC/ST Act) .
b. In the case Dr. Subhash Kashinath Mahajan V. State of Maharashtra & Anr, the supreme
court held that there is absolute bar against grant of anticipatory bail(under SC/ST Act) .
c. In the case Dr. Subhash Kashinath Mahajan V. State of Maharashtra & Anr, the supreme
court held that anticipatory bail(under SC/ST Act) should be mandatory granted .
d.none of the above
Answer: (a)
In Dr. Subhash Kashinath Mahajan V. State of Maharashtra & Anr, Supreme Court held that
there is no absolute bar against grant of anticipatory bail in cases under the Atrocities Act if
no prima facie case is made out or where on judicial scrutiny the complaint is found to be
prima facie mala fide.
RECENT CHANGES IN LEGISLATION
THE CRIMINAL LAW (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2018
41. Section 376, prior to 2018 amendment, provided that the minimum punishment for
the offence of rape will me 7 years imprisonment. By the Criminal Law (Amendment)
Act, 2018, the minimum punishment has been changed to.
a. 15 years imprisonment
b. 10 years imprisonment
c. 20 years imprisonment
d. 5 years imprisonment
Answer: (b)
The 2018 amendments in IPC have changed the minimum imprisonment for rape from 7
years to 10 years. In section 376(1), for the words "shall not be less than seven years, but
which may extend to imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine", the words "shall
not be less than ten years, but which may extend to imprisonment for life, and shall also be
liable to fine" are substituted;.
42. The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 has omitted which of the following
clause of section 376 subsection 2?
a. sec 376(2)(i)
b. sec 376(2)(ii)
c. sec 376(2)(iii)
d. no amendments has been made in section 376 subsection 2
Answer: (a)
The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 has omitted section 376(2), clause (i).
43. The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 has added which of the following
section?
a. sec 375(3)
b. sec 375(4)
c. sec 376(3)
d. sec 376(4)
Answer: (c)
The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 has added sec 376(3). Section 376(3) provides
that whosoever commits rape on a woman under sixteen years of age shall be punished with
rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than twenty years, but which may
extend to imprisonment for life, which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that
person's natural life, and shall also be liable to fine
44. Section 376(3)[added by The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018] has provided a
minimum rigorous imprisonment for a term of twenty years if case rape is committed
on a women below the age of?
a.10 years
b. 15 years
c. 16 years
d. 18 years
Answer: (c)
The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 has added subsection 3 in section 376 IPC.
Section 376 subsection 3 reads as “Whoever, commits rape on a woman under sixteen years
of age shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than
twenty years, but which may extend to imprisonment for life, which shall mean imprisonment
for the remainder of that person's natural life, and shall also be liable to fine”
45. Section 376(3)[added by The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018] specifically
provides that the fine imposed under the said sub-section shall be?
a. paid to state the victim welfare fund
b. paid to the victim
c. paid to the witness
d. paid to the person whom the court directs
Answer: (b)
Section 376(3)[added by The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018] specifically provides
that the fine imposed under the said section shall be paid to the victim and such fine shall be
just and reasonable to meet the medical expenses and rehabilitation of the victim.
46. Section 376AB [added by The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018] provides that
the minimum punishment for rape on woman under twelve years of age will be?
a. 20 years imprisonment
b. 15 years imprisonment
c. 14 years imprisonment
d. 10 years imprisonment
Answer: (a)
The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 has added section 376AB IPC. Section 376AB
reads as “Whoever, commits rape on a woman under twelve years of age shall be punished
with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than twenty years, but which
may extend to imprisonment for life, which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of
that person's natural life, and with fine or with death”
47. Section 376AB [added by The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018] provides that
in case the offence of rape is committed on a woman below twelve years of age than the
maximum punishment that can be awarded is ?
a. 14 years imprisonment
b. 20 years imprisonment
c. life imprisonment
d. death
Answer: (d)
The Section 376AB [added by The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018] provides that
death penalty could be awarded in case the offence of rape is committed on a woman below
twelve years of age .
48. The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 has added section 376DA which provides
for?
a. Punishment for rape on woman under twelve years of age.
b. Punishment for gang rape on woman under sixteen years of age.
c. Punishment for gang rape on woman under twelve years of age.
d. none of the above
Answer: (a)
The section 376DA provides for Punishment for gang rape on woman under sixteen years of
age.
49. Under which of the following recently added section [added by The Criminal Law
(Amendment) Act, 2018] death penalty could be awarded ?
(i). sec 376(3)
(ii). 376AB
(iii) 376DA
(iv). 376DB
Options:
a. options i and ii
b. options i, iii, iii
c. options ii, iv
d. options ii,iii, iv
Answer: (c)
Under section 376AB[rape on woman under twelve years of age] and section 376DB[gang
rape on woman under twelve years of age] death penalty could be awarded.
50. The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018, amends which of the following
legislations?
a. the Indian Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
b. the Indian Penal Code, Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and the Code of Criminal Procedure,
1973.
c. the Indian Penal Code, Indian Evidence Act, 1872, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
and the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
d. the Indian Penal Code, Indian Evidence Act, 1872, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.
Answer: (d)
The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 amends the Indian Penal Code, Indian Evidence
Act, 1872, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and the Protection of Children from Sexual
Offences Act, 2012.
51. Which statement is correct?
a. The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 has amended section 438 of the Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1973 to disallow granting anticipatory bail by a High Court or a Court
of Session in case of offence under section sec 376(3), 376AB,376DA or 376DB IPC.
b. The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 has amended section 438 of the Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1973 to allow granting anticipatory bail by a High Court or a Court of
Session in case of offence under section sec 376(3), 376AB,376DA or 376DB IPC.
c. The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 has amended section 438 of the Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1973 to provide for mandatory granting of anticipatory bail by a High
Court or a Court of Session in case of offence under section sec 376(3), 376AB,376DA or
376DB IPC.
d. none of the above statement is correct.
Answer: (a)
52. The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018] has amended Section 374 or Section 377
of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 to provide that an appeal filed against a
sentence passed under section 376, section 376A, section 376AB, section 376B, section
376C, section 376D, section 376DA, section 376DB or section 376E of the Indian Penal
Code, shall be disposed of within a period of _______ from the date of filing of such
appeal.
a. 2 months
b. 3 months
c. 6 months
d. 1 year
Answer: (c)
an appeal filed against a sentence passed under section 376, section 376A, section 376AB,
section 376B, section 376C, section 376D, section 376DA, section 376DB or section 376E of
the Indian Penal Code, shall be disposed of within a period of six months from the date of
filing of such appeal.
53. The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018] has amended Section 173 of the Code
of Criminal Procedure, 1973 to provide that in case of an offence under sections 376,
376A, 376AB, 376B, 376C, 376D, 376DA, 376DB or 376E of the Indian Penal Code, the
investigation hall be completed within a period of _______?
a. 2 months
b. 3 months
c. 1 months
d. 1 year
Answer: (a)
The investigation has to be mandatorily completed within two months
54. The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 has inserted section 439 subsection 1A in
the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 to provide that the presence of whom shall be
obligatory at the time of hearing of the application for bail to the person under sub-
section (3) of section 376 or section 376AB or section 376DA or section 376DB of the
Indian Penal Code.?
a. the victim
b. the informant
c. the informant or any person authorised by him
d. victim or any person authorised by him
Answer: (c)
By 2018 amendments , a sub-section has been inserted in section 439 which makes the
presence of informant or a person authorized by him mandatory during the hearing of bail
application of the accused in such cases.
55. The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 has added amended section 438 CrPC
and a proviso has been inserted which states that the High Court or the Session Court
has to give notice to the public prosecutor within _____ days of which it receives the bail
application of an accused of raping a girl under 16 years of age.?
a. 10 days
b. 15 days
c.30 days
d. 45 says
Answer: (b)
In Section 439 of the CrPC a proviso has been inserted which states that the High Court or
the Session Court has to give notice to the public prosecutor within 15 days of which it
receives the bail application of an accused of raping a girl under 16 years of age.
THE CONSTITUTION (ONE HUNDRED AND SECOND AMENDMENT) ACT, 2018
56. The Constitution (One Hundred And Second Amendment) Act, 2018 has Inserted
new article 338B, which provides for ?
a. National Commission for schedule castes Classes
b. National Commission for schedule tribes Classes
c. National Commission for Backward Classes
d. None of the above
Answer: (c)
Article 338B provides for constitution of a Commission for the socially and educationally
backward classes, known as the National Commission for Backward Classes.
57. Commission for Backward Classes constituted under Article 338B(added by 102th
amendment to the constitution) while investigating will have all the power of which
court?
a. revenue court
b. criminal court
c. family court
d. civil court
Answer: (d)
Commission for Backward Classes constituted under Article 338B(added by 102th
amendment to the constitution) while investigating will have all the power of civil court
trying a suit and in particular in respect of the following matters, namely:—
(a) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person from any part of India and
examining him on oath; (b) requiring the discovery and production of any document; (c)
receiving evidence on affidavits; (d) requisitioning any public record or copy thereof from
any court or office; (e) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses and documents;
(f) any other matter which the President may, by rule, determine.
58. Commission for Backward Classes constituted under Article 338B(added by 102th
amendment to the constitution deals with?
a. socially and economically backward classes
b. socially and educationally backward classes
c. economically and educationally backward classes
d. economically and culturally backward classes
Answer: (a)
Commission for Backward Classes constituted under Article 338B(added by 102th
amendment to the constitution deals with socially and educationally backward classes. Article
338B(1) reads “There shall be a Commission for the socially and educationally backward
classes to be known as the National Commission for Backward Classes.
THE CONSTITUTION (ONE HUNDRED AND THIRD AMENDMENT) ACT, 2019
59. What does the Constitution (One Hundred And Third Amendment) Act, 2019 deals
with ?
a. Goods and Services Tax
b. 10% Reservation for Economically Weaker Section
c. National Commission for Backward Classes
d. National Judicial Appointments Commission
Answer: (b)
The Constitution (One Hundred And Third Amendment) Act, 2019 provides for 10%
Reservation for Economically Weaker Section
60. Which of the following Articles of the constitution does the Constitution (One
Hundred And Third Amendment) Act, 2019 amends?
a. Article 14 and 15.
b. Article 15 only.
c. Article 15 ad article 16 .
d. Article 16 only
Answer: (c)
The Constitution (One Hundred And Third Amendment) Act, 2019 amends Article 15 and 16
of the constitution to provide for 10% Reservation for Economically Weaker Section .
THE PREVENTION OF CORRUPTION (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2018
61. The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018 has amended section 4 of the
Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 to provide that trial of an offence shall be held, as
far as practicable, on day-to-day basis and an endeavour shall be made to ensure that
the said trial is concluded within a period of ________?
a. 4 months
b. 6 months
c. 1 year
d. 2 year
Answer: (d)
62. After passing of The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018, the
Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 defines corruption in terms of?
a. gratification
b. undue advantage
c. monetary advantage
d. valuable thing
Answer: (b)
The Act defines corruption in terms of undue advantage. Section 2(d) provides that “undue
advantage” means any gratification whatever, other than legal remuneration
63. Prior to 2018 amendment, giving a bribe is not an offence under the Prevention of
Corruption Act, 1988, but the 2018 amendments to the act has criminalised giving of
bribe under what section?
a. Section 7
b. Section 8
c. Section 7A.
d. Section 9.
Answer: (a)
Section 8 of the act deals with Offence relating to bribing of a public servant.
64. After 2018 amendment, the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, punishes the
offence of giving of bribe with a maximum imprisonment of?
a. 4 years
b. 5 years
c. 7 years
d. 9 years
Answer: (c)
After 2018 amendment, the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, punishes the offence of
giving of bribe with imprisonment for a term, which may extend to seven years or with fine
or with both.
