UNDERSTANDING OUR CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
Q1. Mention the importance of the court of law in our legal system.
Ans. Courts play an important role in our legal system as they are the ones who provides justice and see to it that person who has committed crime is guilty or not.
Q2. Mention the four key players in criminal justice system.
Ans. Police, Public Prosecutor, Defense Lawyer, Judge.
Q3. Describe the role of the police in Investigating a Crime.
1. One important function of the police is to investigate any complaint about the commission of a crime.
2. An investigation includes recording statements of witnesses and collecting different kinds of evidence.
3. On the basis of investigation, the police and required to form an opinion.
4. If the police think that the evidence points to the guilt of the accused person, then they file a charge sheet in the court.
5. Ultimately judge takes the decision whether a person is guilty or innocent.
Q4. What guidelines have been laid by Supreme Court for police during investigation?
a) The Supreme Court has laid down guidelines that the police must follow at the time of arrest, detention and interrogation.
b) Police investigation always has to be conducted in accordance with law and with full respect for human rights.
c) The police are not allowed to torture or beat or shoot anyone during investigation.
d) They cannot inflict any form of punishment on a person even for petty offences.
Q5. How is article 22 of Indian Constitution a guarantee from arbitrary arrest?
Ans. Article 22 of the constitution and criminal law guarantee from arbitrary arrest
1.The Right to be informed at the time of arrest of the offence for which the person is being arrested. 2. The Right to be presented before a magistrate within 24 hours of arrest. ·
3. The Right not to be treated or tortured during arrest or in custody. ·
4. Confessions made in police custody cannot be used as evidence against the accused.
Q1. Mention the importance of the court of law in our legal system.
Ans. Courts play an important role in our legal system as they are the ones who provides justice and see to it that person who has committed crime is guilty or not.
Q2. Mention the four key players in criminal justice system.
Ans. Police, Public Prosecutor, Defense Lawyer, Judge.
Q3. Describe the role of the police in Investigating a Crime.
1. One important function of the police is to investigate any complaint about the commission of a crime.
2. An investigation includes recording statements of witnesses and collecting different kinds of evidence.
3. On the basis of investigation, the police and required to form an opinion.
4. If the police think that the evidence points to the guilt of the accused person, then they file a charge sheet in the court.
5. Ultimately judge takes the decision whether a person is guilty or innocent.
Q4. What guidelines have been laid by Supreme Court for police during investigation?
a) The Supreme Court has laid down guidelines that the police must follow at the time of arrest, detention and interrogation.
b) Police investigation always has to be conducted in accordance with law and with full respect for human rights.
c) The police are not allowed to torture or beat or shoot anyone during investigation.
d) They cannot inflict any form of punishment on a person even for petty offences.
Q5. How is article 22 of Indian Constitution a guarantee from arbitrary arrest?
Ans. Article 22 of the constitution and criminal law guarantee from arbitrary arrest
1.The Right to be informed at the time of arrest of the offence for which the person is being arrested. 2. The Right to be presented before a magistrate within 24 hours of arrest. ·
3. The Right not to be treated or tortured during arrest or in custody. ·
4. Confessions made in police custody cannot be used as evidence against the accused.
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