Legal Studies Quiz on Jurisdiction and Procedures

<p>They represent a deceased person after their death. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The legislature at the state level. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is the maximum time to initiate legal proceedings from the date of the offence. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They aim to settle disputes amicably through compromise. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Guilty mind or criminal intent. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To request a temporary relief during an ongoing civil proceeding. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The accused is obligated to answer all questions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To collect conclusive evidence and prove the guilt of the accused. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The questions of fact or law in dispute. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To interpret and apply the law in court cases. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The party against whom a court has given a judgment and who is liable to pay. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To detain an accused person under the authority of a Magistrate. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By a preponderance of probabilities, indicating the fact is more likely than not. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To specify the matters to be heard by the court on a particular day, including the bench and court hall. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To give rise to a logical inference that a fact exists, even though it doesn't directly prove the fact. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A particular case within the court system. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Arrears cases have been delayed for reasons deemed invalid or unwarranted. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In criminal cases, the prosecution must prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt, while in civil cases, the plaintiff must prove their case by a preponderance of probabilities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A formal police record of the accusations, crimes, evidence, and names of the accused persons. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A court order seizing property to satisfy a claim or secure creditor interests. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Only in the 'rarest of rare' cases, following due process and legal standards. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assault can occur without actual physical contact; a threat is sufficient. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>90 days (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The standard of proof required to convict someone, where the judge has no reasonable doubt of guilt based on the evidence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When the number of new cases filed exceeds the number of cases resolved. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To guarantee the accused person's appearance in court during trial. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The authority to review decisions made by lower courts. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To authorize law enforcement to take a suspected criminal into custody,. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The substantive grounds of dispute between the parties (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The age of the accused person and their previous criminal record (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The mode or way in which a person commits a crime (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If the act was committed with the intention to cause death or with the knowledge that it would likely result in death (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide legal notification to a party about a legal process affecting their rights or duties (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A court’s power to hear a case in the first instance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All cases instituted but not disposed of, regardless of when the case was instituted (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An agreement by the accused person as a condition for release on bail that they will appear for court hearings and will comply with the conditions placed on their release (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To state whether the accused is guilty or not guilty of the crime. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Written documents setting forth the positions and facts of a case. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>14 days. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Evidence that is sufficient to establish a fact or raise a presumption unless disproved. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A legal principle established in a previous case that guides future decisions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The rules governing the steps for judicially enforcing a right or duty. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The state. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sexual intercourse with a woman against her will or when she is under 18 years. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An application filed for interim relief during a civil proceeding.

The questioning of a crime suspect by law enforcement, who is not obliged to answer.

The process of gathering evidence to determine if a crime occurred and who was involved.

The question of fact or law that is disputed in a case.

A public official who decides cases in a court of law.

The party legally required to pay or act as per a court's decree.

Detention of an accused person under a Magistrate's authority, usually in prison.

The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case.

Applications related to decisions made by a lower court.

Delays in cases due to valid reasons, leading to backlog.

Taking a person into custody suspected of a crime.

Official order authorizing the arrest of a suspect.

Voluntary act of burning or setting property on fire.

Threat or attempt to use force without actual contact.

Order to seize property/assets to satisfy claims.

Temporary release of an accused person under conditions.

The substantive grounds of dispute between the parties.

Facts that lessen the severity of a crime and affect sentencing.

The way or method a person commits a crime.

An act with intention to cause death or serious injury known to result in death.

Legal notification informing a party about rights or legal proceedings.

An argument raised against the actions of the other party in court.

Negotiation where the accused pleads guilty for concessions from prosecution.

The party who initiates a lawsuit in court.

A person under 16 years for boys or 18 years for girls, subject to special legal treatment.

A professional who practices law and represents clients in legal matters.

A branch of the legislature in some countries, usually at state level, responsible for law-making.

The maximum time allowed to initiate legal proceedings after an offense.

Alternative dispute resolution forums in India where cases are settled amicably.

The least punishment for serious crimes that judges cannot reduce below a set level.

The mental state or intent necessary for a person to be found guilty of a crime.

A person's response in court regarding their guilt in a crime.

Written statements by parties presenting their legal claims or defenses.

Physical custody of the accused by police for up to fourteen days.

Section of a complaint describing the remedies sought from the court.

Established rule from prior cases that guides future similar cases.

Release of a convict from prison under conditions of good behavior.

Evidence that is sufficient to prove a case at first glance.

Lawyer representing the state in criminal cases on behalf of society.

The standard parties must meet to prove a fact in court; varies by case type.

The legal penalty of death for a crime, used in severe cases.

A unique identifier for each case, combining type, number, and year.

The current stage or progress of a case in the court process.

A list of cases scheduled for hearing by the court on a specific day.

Facts and circumstances enabling a legal action against another party.

A formal document from police detailing accusations against a person.

Indirect evidence supporting a logical inference rather than direct proof.