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What court is responsible for overseeing the forfeiture of assets under section 40 if the accused is outside Pakistan?
What court is responsible for overseeing the forfeiture of assets under section 40 if the accused is outside Pakistan?
- District Court
- Special Court
- Supreme Court
- High Court (correct)
Under what circumstances can the Special Court order the forfeiture of assets under section 39?
Under what circumstances can the Special Court order the forfeiture of assets under section 39?
- If the assets are held by a third party not related to the convict
- If the assets were legally acquired
- If the accused is sentenced to imprisonment for less than one year
- If the assets were derived in contravention of section 12 (correct)
Who is authorized to request the Special Court for asset forfeiture according to section 39?
Who is authorized to request the Special Court for asset forfeiture according to section 39?
- The convict himself
- The Director-General or an authorized officer (correct)
- Any member of the public
- The convict's relatives
What action can be taken by the Special Court under sections 1 and 2 as mentioned in the text?
What action can be taken by the Special Court under sections 1 and 2 as mentioned in the text?
In what condition would assets be ordered to stand forfeited to the Federal Government by the Special Court under section 39?
In what condition would assets be ordered to stand forfeited to the Federal Government by the Special Court under section 39?
What happens to assets ordered to be forfeited to the Federal Government according to section 39?
What happens to assets ordered to be forfeited to the Federal Government according to section 39?
What can the Special Court do if a person holding a forfeited asset refuses to surrender its possession?
What can the Special Court do if a person holding a forfeited asset refuses to surrender its possession?
Who is authorized to take possession of an asset ordered to be forfeited under section 39?
Who is authorized to take possession of an asset ordered to be forfeited under section 39?
How are assets frozen or forfeited under the Act managed?
How are assets frozen or forfeited under the Act managed?
What is the duty of the Superintendent of Police if required to provide assistance in securing possession of forfeited assets?
What is the duty of the Superintendent of Police if required to provide assistance in securing possession of forfeited assets?
Who may direct the person holding or possessing a forfeited asset to surrender or deliver its possession?
Who may direct the person holding or possessing a forfeited asset to surrender or deliver its possession?
Under what circumstances may police assistance be requested for securing possession of forfeited assets?
Under what circumstances may police assistance be requested for securing possession of forfeited assets?
What is the consequence of a court other than the Special Court entertaining a suit relating to property pending for adjudication before the Special Court?
What is the consequence of a court other than the Special Court entertaining a suit relating to property pending for adjudication before the Special Court?
What happens to any alienation or transfer of assets that have been frozen under this Act?
What happens to any alienation or transfer of assets that have been frozen under this Act?
What is the punishment for knowingly acquiring assets that have been frozen under this Act?
What is the punishment for knowingly acquiring assets that have been frozen under this Act?
What happens to any alienation or transfer of assets if they are subsequently forfeited to the Federal Government?
What happens to any alienation or transfer of assets if they are subsequently forfeited to the Federal Government?
What is the punishment for knowingly alienating or transferring assets that are subject to an order under this Act?
What is the punishment for knowingly alienating or transferring assets that are subject to an order under this Act?
Which court has jurisdiction over suits relating to property pending for adjudication for the purpose of forfeiture of assets under section 39 or 40?
Which court has jurisdiction over suits relating to property pending for adjudication for the purpose of forfeiture of assets under section 39 or 40?
