Special Court Jurisdiction and Prohibition of Alienation Quiz

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>Conducting an inquiry, investigation, or survey (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what condition would assets be ordered to stand forfeited to the Federal Government by the Special Court under section 39?

<p>If they are derived, generated, or obtained in contravention of section 12 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to assets ordered to be forfeited to the Federal Government according to section 39?

<p>They stand forfeited and vest in the Federal Government free from all encumbrances (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can the Special Court do if a person holding a forfeited asset refuses to surrender its possession?

<p>Direct the Superintendent of Police to provide police assistance to the Administrator (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is authorized to take possession of an asset ordered to be forfeited under section 39?

<p>Administrator appointed under section 44 or any other person authorised by the Special Court (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are assets frozen or forfeited under the Act managed?

<p>By an officer appointed by the Federal Government (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the duty of the Superintendent of Police if required to provide assistance in securing possession of forfeited assets?

<p>Comply with the requisition and provide police assistance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who may direct the person holding or possessing a forfeited asset to surrender or deliver its possession?

<p>Special Court (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances may police assistance be requested for securing possession of forfeited assets?

<p>If any person refuses to comply with a direction issued by the Special Court (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>The suit will be transferred to the Special Court. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to any alienation or transfer of assets that have been frozen under this Act?

<p>It becomes void and has no legal effect. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the punishment for knowingly acquiring assets that have been frozen under this Act?

<p>Imprisonment for up to three years and a fine. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to any alienation or transfer of assets if they are subsequently forfeited to the Federal Government?

<p>The alienation is deemed to be of no effect whatsoever. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the punishment for knowingly alienating or transferring assets that are subject to an order under this Act?

<p>Imprisonment for up to three years, a fine, or both. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which court has jurisdiction over suits relating to property pending for adjudication for the purpose of forfeiture of assets under section 39 or 40?

<p>The Special Court established under this Act exclusively. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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