Is it allowed to reproduce the questions in the answer?

No. Write only the question numbers against the answers.

Are there any sub-parts in the descriptive questions?

Yes. Descriptive questions may contain sub-parts (e.g., a–f) within the stem for discussion.

What is FIR and its time limit relevance in Q1?

Q1 discusses the First Information Report and delays in filing, relevant to limitation and revision/drafting.

What does PW-1 and PW-2 stand for?

PW-1 and PW-2 refer to Prosecution Witness 1 and Prosecution Witness 2 respectively.

What is the typical issue in Q1?

Drafting an appeal/revision challenge to a judgment/order and evaluating limitation with facts of the case.

What is meant by ‘non-appreciation of evidence’ in Q1?

It refers to evaluation of evidence where the court did not properly appreciate some part of the testimony or material.

Maharashtra APS Paper I CPC & IEA (2022) – Descriptive Question

Name: Maharashtra APS Paper I CPC & IEA (2022) – Descriptive Question
Creator: Maharashtra Government
Keywords: CrPC, IEA, appeal, revision, FIR, panchnama, dupatta, PW-1, PW-2, limitation, J.M.F.C., Metropolitan Magistrate, IPC 354, IPC 354A, IPC 354B

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Year 2022
Conducted By Maharashtra Government
Questions 6
Maximum Marks 100
Duration 3 Hours
Languages English

Exam Details

Detail	Information
Examination	Assistant Public Prosecutor, Group-A Screening Test
Year	2022
Conducting Body	Maharashtra Government
Paper	Paper I: Criminal Procedure Code and Indian Evidence Act, Appeal and Revision Proposal
Subject	Criminal Procedure Code and Indian Evidence Act
Duration	3 Hours
Maximum Marks	100
Number of Questions	6

This entry covers Maharashtra Government’s Assistant Public Prosecutor, Group-A Screening Test Paper I (2022), which tests knowledge of the Criminal Procedure Code and Indian Evidence Act, including appeals and revision proposals. The paper is set for 100 marks with a 3-hour duration. Page 1 provides the exam header, total marks, and timing, along with general instructions. Page 2 contains at least one descriptive question (Q1) involving drafting a Draft Appeal or Revision against a judgment/order of a JMFC/Metropolitan Magistrate and discusses limitation, facts of the case, and points for acquittal and non-appreciation of evidence, including references to FIR timing, witnesses, and documentary recovery. The OCR repair fixes names, places, and many typographical errors to present a coherent stem for Q1, including PW witnesses, and clarifies terms like dupatta, FIR, and IPC provisions cited.

Major Topics Covered

Criminal Procedure Code
Indian Evidence Act
Appeal and Revision
Drafting appellate pleadings
Limitation for appeals
First Information Report (FIR)
Prosecution witnesses
Panchanama
Recovery of evidence
Direct and circumstantial evidence
Acquittal reasons
Hearsay evidence
Public place witnesses
Omissions and contradictions
Official capacity of informant
Acquittal and benefit of doubt
IPC provisions (354, 354A, 354B)
Judicial remedies
Evidence evaluation
Procedure in revision petitions

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Instructions

सरायक सरकारी अभियोजन, वाटॅन में न्याखणी परीक्षा V15 2022 18150 PAPER-I Criminal Procedure Code and Indian Evidence Act, Appeal and Revision Proposal Max. Marks: 100 Time: 3 Hours Note: Answers must be written in English only. (1) (2) All questions are compulsory. (3) Question No. 1 Carries 20 marks. Question No. 2 Carries 18 marks. SEAL Question No. 3 and 4 Carry 16 marks each. 5 and 6 carry 15 marks each. Your answer must be to the point and wherever possible quoting the specific provisions of law. (4) (5) Do not reproduce any question. Write only question's number against the answer. Wherever option has been given only the required number of responses in the serial order attempted (6) shall be assessed. Excess responses shall be ignored. Candidate should not write their roll number, any names (including their own), signature, address (7) or any indication of their identity anywhere inside the answer book which may tend to disclose identify. If found so, he/she will be penalized. (8) Candidates are expected to answer all the sub questions of a question together. If sub question of a question is attempted elsewhere (after leaving a few pages or after attempting another question) the later sub question shall be overlooked. Marks to each question are indicated by a figure in the margin on the right hand side. (9) P. T. O.

Questions (page 2)

Q1. 1. Draft Appeal or Revision against judgment/order of J.M.F.C./ Metropolitan Magistrate and how it is in limitation.
Facts of the case: The informant / victim (PW-1) serving in a company by name 'Self Designer', she knows accused Sunil, since last three years as they are serving in same company and having friendly relations with each other.
On 20th January, 2020, at about 6 pm, informant/victim left company and going towards bus stop, at that time accused Sunil came from back and slapped victim on her back, accused was on motorcycle, Started uttering sexually coloured remarks, informant/victim got annoyed and requested him not to do so, but accused Sunil caught hold of her hand and forced her to seat on motorcycle for Sexual favours, but anyhow informant/victim tried to rescue herself, but at that time accused Sunil removed her dupatta and ran away from spot by uttering and abusing her in obscene and filthy language.
The informant / victim was afraid and felt shy and uneasy by such incidence and narratted the fact to her mother (PW-2) and there after on 24th January, 2020, informant / victim lodged first information Report to police station and after due investigation charge sheet was filed before Court, u/s 354, 354A, 354B, of IPC.
Accused Sunil pleaded not guilty and prosecution examined seven witnesses and relied on spot panchnama and on recovery panchnama of clothes and dupatta of victim.
There is direct and circumstantial evidence. The defence of accused was total denial and was that informant/victim was working under accused in official capacity.
The Hon'ble court relied on defence case and accused was acquitted for charges u/s 354, 354A and 354B of I.P.C levelled against him.
Points for acquittal and Non appreation of Evidence : Evidence of mother (PW-2) of informant/victim not believed - being Hearsay (a) First Information Report lodged after four days hence delay in filing F.I.R. (b) No independant witness examined as it was public place on road. (c) There are Contradictions & Omissions in the evidence of witnesses. (d) Recovery of cloths and dupatta not appreciated. (e) (f) Minor discripencies in evidence of witnesses. Hence court has given benefit of doubt to the acccused.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the exam name and stage?

Assistant Public Prosecutor, Group-A Screening Test – Paper I (CrPC & IEA).

What subjects are covered in Paper I?

Criminal Procedure Code and Indian Evidence Act, with an Appeals and Revision component.

How many marks does Paper I carry?

Maximum 100 marks.

What is the time duration for Paper I?

3 hours.

In which language should the answers be written?

Answers must be written in English only.

How many questions are in Paper I?

Typically 6 questions; Q1 carries 20 marks, Q2 18 marks, Q3 and Q4 16 marks each, Q5 and Q6 15 marks each.

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