Important MCQs Based On Latest Supreme Court Judgments For Law Examinations

Q 1. Recently, in an important ruling of ______________ the Supreme Court clarified the legal requirements and sanctity of Hindu marriages under the Hindu Marriage Act 1955. Also, the court held that the registration of marriage doesn't confer sanctity to the marriage but only acts as proof of the marriage.a. Baby Rani v. Manish Kumar Chanchalb. Dolly Rani v. Manish Kumar Chanchalc. Dolly Rani v. Mahesh Kumar Chanchald. Boby Rani v. Manish Kumar ChanchalAnswer: Option (b)Explanation: The Supreme Court in Dolly Rani v. Manish Kumar Chanchal emphasized that for a Hindu marriage to be valid, it must be performed with the appropriate rites and ceremonies, such as saptapadi (seven steps around the sacred fire) if included, and proof of these ceremonies is essential in case of disputes.Hindu Marriage Invalid If Requisite Ceremonies Not Performed, Registration Won't Make Such A Marriage Legitimate: Supreme CourtQ 2. In a cheque dishonor case, the complainant was compensated by the accused for the cheque amount. The accused sought the compounding of offence under Section 147 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, of 1881 but the complainant didn't provide consent to compound the offence. Decide.a. The court can compel the complainant to give consent to compound the offence of cheque dishonor once the complainant is compensated for the cheque amount by the accused.b. The court cannot compel the complainant to give consent to compound the offence of cheque dishonor as mere repayment of the cheque amount wouldn't absolve the accused from criminal liability.c. Once the complainant was compensated for the cheque dishonor amount then his consent becomes immaterial for compounding of an offence under NI Act.d. Both (a) and (c)Answer: Option (b)Explanation: Recently, the Supreme Court observed that the Courts cannot compel the complainant in a cheque dishonor case to give consent for the compounding of the complaint merely because the accused has compensated the complainant. The Court also observed that mere repayment of the amount cannot mean that the appellant is absolved from the criminal liabilities under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.S.138 NI Act | Courts Can't Compel Complainant To Give Consent For Compounding, Mere Repayment Won't Absolve Accused: Supreme CourtQ 3. The accused sought exemption from personal appearance before the magistrate under Section 205 of Cr.P.C. before the grant of bail. However, the magistrate denied exemption from personal appearance on the ground that before the grant of bail there was no provision in Cr.P.C. to grant such an exemption from personal appearance to the accused. Decide.a. The magistrate didn't commit any error as a grant of bail is a pre-requisite before seeking exemption from personal appearance.b. The magistrate committed an error as grant of bail isn't a pre-requisite before seeking exemption from personal appearance.c. The power to grant exemption from personal appearance under the Code of Criminal Procedure should not be read in a restrictive manner as applicable only after the accused has been granted bail.d. Both (b) and (c)Answer: Option (d)Explanation: The Supreme Court observed that even before the grant of bail, the accused can be exempted from showing his personal appearance before the court. “The observation (of the High Court) that there is no provision for granting exemption from personal appearance prior to obtaining bail, is not correct, as the power to grant exemption from personal appearance under the Code(Code of Criminal Procedure) should not be read in a restrictive manner as applicable only after the accused has been granted bail.”, the bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti said.S.205 CrPC | Court Can Exempt Accused From Personal Appearance Before Grant Of Bail: Supreme CourtQ 4. What is the position of law concerning the accused 'Plea of Juvenility' under the Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection) Act, 2015?a. The plea of juvenility can only be raised at the court of first instance.b. The plea of juvenility can be raised at any stage of a trial, even after the disposal of the case, before any court.c. The courts shouldn't ignore the plea of juvenility and must direct the proper inquiry to be conducted to ascertain the age of the accused.d. Both (b) and (c)Answer: Option (d)Explanation: Observing that the plea of juvenility of the accused may be raised before any court at any stage, even after final disposal of the case, the Supreme Court held that such a plea of juvenility couldn't be rejected without conducting a proper inquiry.JJ Act | Plea Of Juvenility Can Be Raised At Any Stage Even After Disposal Of Case: Supreme CourtQ 5. It was the case of the prosecution that the accused committed murder of his wife within the firewalls of the house when no one was present in the house except the accused and her wife. The prosecution stated that the accused had all the opportunity to plan and commit the offence and it would be...

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