Islamic Law Punishments Quiz
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What is the punishment called if the intentional injurious act causes the death of the victim?

  • Life Qisas (correct)
  • Hadd
  • Limb Qisas
  • Diya

    • Diyut is paid as compensation for injury to a limb.

    False

    What is the maximum number of lashes given as Hadd punishment for adultery?

    100 lashes

    The principle of punishment under Mohammedan law that includes specific penalties is called ______.

    <p>Hadd</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the crimes with their corresponding Hadd punishments:

    <p>Adultery = Whipping Burglary = Amputation Sodomy = Death Penalty Drinking Alcohol = Whipping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can the person who has the right of retaliation choose between in cases of homicide?

    <p>Diyut or Qisas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Limb Qisas applies when a person loses their limb and may seek revenge.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one example of a crime that results in death penalty under the Hadd system?

    <p>Sodomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of punishment was Lapidation or Stoning associated with?

    <p>Zina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tazir and Siyasa punishments are mandatory and do not leave room for the judge's discretion.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What authority does the Qadi have in enforcing punishments?

    <p>The Qadi has the authority to exercise discretion according to the nature of the offence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To punish a false witness, the Qadi could impose a punishment of ______ and public exposure.

    <p>forty lashes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Hadd = Fixed punishments for specific crimes Zina = Adultery or fornication Ta'zir = Discretionary punishments by a judge Siyasa = Punishments aimed at creating an example</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a type of exemplary punishment mentioned?

    <p>Siyasa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The general doctrine of discretionary punishment allows for specific penalties to be imposed in all cases.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three cases in which discretionary punishment may be applied?

    <ol> <li>Offences with no specific penalty 2. Crimes within specific provisions but lacking proof for specific penalties 3. Repeated heinous crimes.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the deterrent theory of punishment?

    <p>To demonstrate that certain acts are wrong and to deter future crimes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Utilitarianism advocates a system of punishments that may treat individuals merely as a means to an end.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is a notable advocate of the deterrent theory mentioned in the content?

    <p>J. Bentham</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The two versions of utilitarianism discussed are __________ and __________ utilitarianism.

    <p>act, rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

    <p>Act Utilitarianism = Good if it results in greatest utility Rule Utilitarianism = Good if following the rule results in greatest utility Deterrent Theory = Prevents future crime through punishment Punishment = Infliction of a consequence for lawbreaking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major criticism of the deterrent theory?

    <p>It may punish individuals who are not guilty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Deterrent theory focuses on the rehabilitation of criminals.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do opponents of the deterrent theory argue regarding the treatment of individuals?

    <p>They argue that individuals are treated as a means to deter crime.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is necessary for someone to be deemed guilty of a crime?

    <p>Being directly or indirectly involved in the act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An innocent person may be punished under the deterrence theory.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of proving a criminal's guilt?

    <p>To ensure that only the guilty are punished and to protect innocent individuals from wrongful punishment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person stealing out of extreme necessity, such as to avoid starvation, is an example of __________ action.

    <p>involuntary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered in determining the type of punishment?

    <p>Victim's feelings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What example is given to illustrate an involuntary action?

    <p>Being forced to commit a crime at gunpoint.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The offender's internal situation does not need to be considered when imposing punishment.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the early methods of capital punishment mentioned in ancient cultures?

    <p>Stoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Hindu society, the primary purpose of punishment was primarily for retribution.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one of the two main purposes of punishment in Hindu society.

    <p>Incapacitation or Deterrence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Early forms of capital punishment are designed to be __________ and torturous.

    <p>slow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the types of punishment with their descriptions:

    <p>Vakdanda = Admonition Dhikdanda = Censure Dhanadanda = Fine (Penalty) Badhadanda = Physical punishments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of punishment involves cutting off a thief's hands?

    <p>Incapacitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The dictum of 'an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth' was not prevalent in ancient societies.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional forms of punishment were later included beyond Manu's original four types?

    <p>Confiscation of property and public humiliation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern of deterrent theory regarding punishment?

    <p>Punishing criminals according to the extent of their crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Punishment should exceed the level of the crime to be effective.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one example of a crime that may render identical punishments regardless of involvement?

    <p>murder or rape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Bentham, if the evil of punishment exceeds the evil of the __________, then the punishment will be unprofitable.

    <p>offense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the punishment for theft be determined?

    <p>It should match the seriousness of the crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Retributive theory advocates for punishment to uplift revenge.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the problems mitigated by the proposed understanding of punishment?

    <p>The problem of revenge in retributive theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (deemed to be university)

    School of Law

    • Department of Legal Studies

    Penology & Victimology-SAL1053

    Unit 1 - Penology & Theories of Punishment

    • Penology is a multi-disciplinary subject aiming to study and evaluate penal laws applied to wrongdoers.
    • It systematically studies the justification, characteristics, and effectiveness of punishment.
    • Penology originated with Cesare Beccaria, a classical criminologist.
    • Justification of punishment should be deterrence of potential criminals, not solely punishment of the offender.
    • Theories of punishment include: -Classical Hindu and Islamic approaches.
      • Capital Punishment and law reforms.
      • Criminal Justice System.
      • Dimensions of Crime in India.

    Unit 2 - Approaches to Sentencing

    Alternatives to imprisonment (probation, corrective labor, fine) and the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958.

    Unit 3 - Sentencing and Imprisonment

    • Types of sentences (Indian Penal Code and special laws)
    • White-collar crimes
    • Pre-sentence hearing
    • Summary punishment
    • Habitual offender
    • Plea bargaining
    • Imprisonment (prison system, rights of prisoners, classification of prisoners, open prisoners, judicial surveillance and basic development)
    • Group Counseling and Re-Socialization Programme.

    Unit 5 - Victimology

    • Victims of crime and compensation.
    • Compensation procedures under relevant acts (Criminal Procedure Code, public law remedies)
    • Rehabilitation for victims
    • Victimization as a mode of punishment
    • The role of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)

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    Test your knowledge on the various punishments under Islamic law, including Hadd, Tazir, and Qisas. This quiz covers topics such as types of punishments, compensation for injury, and the authority of the Qadi. Perfect for students studying legal systems or Islamic jurisprudence.

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