How many marks do the other questions carry?

All other questions carry equal marks, i.e., 16 marks each.

What is the main instruction regarding the content of the answers?

Answers must be to the point and, wherever possible, quote specific provisions of law. Candidates should not reproduce any question and write only the question number against the answer.

What is the specific task in Question 1?

Question 1 requires drafting an Appeal/Revision out of a Judgment of a J.M.F.C./Metropolitan Magistrate, mentioning the court of preference and how it is in limitation, based on a provided case fact scenario.

What are the key elements of the case scenario in Question 1?

The case involves an assault with an axe and chilly powder, a civil dispute, threats, delayed reporting to the police, registration of FIR under IPC sections 452, 324, 504, 506 r/w 34, medical examination, investigation, and submission of a chargesheet.

What is the defence strategy mentioned in the case scenario?

The defence's strategy is total denial and claiming false implication due to previous enmity and political rivalry.

How many witnesses were examined by the prosecution in the case scenario?

The prosecution examined a total of 11 witnesses, including the injured complainant, his wife, son, panchas, neighbours, the doctor, and the I.O.

2015 Assistant Public Prosecutor Paper I: Criminal Procedure Code & Evidence Act

Name: 2015 Assistant Public Prosecutor Paper I: Criminal Procedure Code & Evidence Act
Creator: Maharashtra Public Service Commission
Keywords: Assistant Public Prosecutor Exam 2015, Criminal Procedure Code 1973, Indian Evidence Act 1872, MPSC APP Paper I, Legal Drafting Appeal Revision, Criminal Law India, Evidence Law India, APP Screening Test, Maharashtra Public Service Commission, Law Officer Exam, Public Prosecutor Exam, Criminal Procedure, Indian Evidence, Legal Exam Paper, 2015 Law Exam

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Year 2015
Conducted By Maharashtra Public Service Commission
Questions N/A
Maximum Marks 100
Duration 3 Hours
Languages English

Exam Details

Detail	Information
Examination	Assistant Public Prosecutor, Group-A Screening Test
Year	2015
Conducting Body	Maharashtra Public Service Commission
Paper	Paper - I
Subject	Criminal Procedure Code 1973, Indian Evidence Act 1872
Duration	3 Hours
Maximum Marks	100
Number of Questions	N/A
Question Type	Descriptive / Subjective

This resource provides the complete Paper I from the 2015 Assistant Public Prosecutor (Group-A) Screening Test conducted by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission. The paper focuses on key legal statutes: the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. It includes detailed instructions for candidates, emphasizing that answers must be written in English only and that all questions are compulsory. Question 1, carrying 20 marks, requires drafting an Appeal/Revision based on a given case scenario involving an assault, detailing the court of preference and limitation. Other questions carry equal marks (16 each). The paper stresses the importance of concise, to-the-point answers, quoting specific legal provisions, and avoiding any personal identification in the answer book. The provided case facts for Question 1 detail an incident of assault, the subsequent FIR registration, investigation process, witness testimonies, and the defence's plea. This paper is crucial for aspirants preparing for legal examinations, offering insights into the application of criminal law and evidence principles.

Major Topics Covered

Criminal Procedure Code
Indian Evidence Act
Assistant Public Prosecutor Exam
Maharashtra Public Service Commission
Legal Drafting
Appeals and Revisions
Limitation Act
Indian Penal Code
Criminal Law
Evidence Law
Criminal Investigation
Witness Testimony
Cross-Examination
Legal Procedure
Judicial Magistrate
Metropolitan Magistrate
Screening Test
Government Jobs
Law Enforcement
Legal Ethics

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Instructions

शालक सारकारी आभिश्रेषता चारणी परिन्न। वि. १ नोसेबेर, २०१५ 2015 Paper - I CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE 1973, INDIAN EVIDENCE ACT 1872 Maximum Marks: 100 Time: 3 Hours Answers must be written in English only.
Note: (i) All questions are compulsory.
(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Question No. 1 carries 20 marks. All other questions carry equal marks i.e.
(iii) 16 marks each. SEAL Your answers must be to the point and wherever possible quoting the specific
(iv) provisions of law. Do not reproduce any question. Write only question number against the answer.
(v) "Other than the cited cases, a candidate a should not write his/her roll number,
(vi) any names (including ones own), signature, addresses or any indication of his/her identity anywhere inside the answer book, otherwise he/she will be penalized".
(vii) Marks to each question are indicated by a figure in the margin on the right hand side.
(viii) Wherever option has been given only the required number of responses in the serial order attempted shall be assessed.
Excess responses shall be ignored.
Candidates are expected to answer all the subquestions of a question together.
(ix) subquestion of a question is attempted elsewhere (after leaving a few pages or after attempting another question) the later answer shall be overlooked. P.T.O.

Questions (page 2)

Q1. Draft Appeal/Revision out of Judgement of J.M.F.C./Metropolitan Magistrate. Mention the court in which the appeal is to be preferred and how it is in limitation. Facts of the case: The injured and the accused "A" and "B", are residents of the same village. They are residing adjacent to each other. There was a civil suit regarding land between them on the day of incident i.e. 24/10/2014. The injured, his wife and one minor son were in the house. At about 8.35 P.M. while they were taking food, the accused "A" and "B" came infront of his house and started asking why he filed civil suit against them. Saying this they both entered the house of injured. Accused "A", was having an axe in his hand. They accused the injured and rushed on his person. The accused "A", inflicted axe blow on the left leg of injured and accused "B", threw chilly powder on the face of the injured. They both accused and abused the injured and his family members. While the incident was going on, three persons from the neighbourhood came on the spot on hearing the cry of the injured. Those three persons and wife of the injured rescued the injured from the accused. The accused while going gave threat to the injured and his wife. There was light at that time. The injured sustained incised bleeding injury, due to which his cloth (pant) was stained with blood. There was blood spot in the house of the injured. As it was night time and as the police station was 21 km away and as there was no vehicle facility, the injured went to the police station alongwith his wife by bus next day, at about 9.35 A.M. and lodged a report mentioning all the facts. On the basis of the F.I.R. the case was registered for offence u/s 452, 324, 504, 506, r/w 34 of I.P.C. against the accused. The complainant was referred to Govt. hospital. The Doctor issued a medical certificate mentioning one incised wound on the left leg. The injury was having blood cloth. The I.O. prepared spot Panchanama seized blood stained cloth, recorded the statement of wife, son of the complainant and also those persons who rescued the injured. The statements were recorded immediately. As the accused were not found in the village, they were arrested two days after the incident. The accused "A", made memorandum statement and produced the axe which was blood stained. The said axe was attached under Panchanama from the field of the accused concealed in the bush. After receiving C.A. report medical certificate and on completion of the investigation, chargesheet was submitted in the court. The J.M.F.C. framed the charges against the accused for offence u/s 452, 324, 504, 506, r/w 34 of I.P.C. the accused denied the same. The defence of the accused was of total denial and of false implication due to previous enmity and political rivalry in the village. The defence has not led evidence on their behalf. Evidence of prosecution : The prosecution examined the injured complainant, his wife, his son, three panchas, three neighbours, the Doctor and the I.O. Total 11 witnesses were examined. There is direct and circumstantial evidence. Three independent witnesses who were not interested admitted in cross that there were two political parties in the village and the accused were on enemical terms. The panch to the seizure of the axe turned hostile to the prosecution. The clothes, axe were identified by the witnesses. F.I.R. Medical certificate, spot panchanama are proved.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the exam name and year for this paper?

The exam is the Assistant Public Prosecutor, Group-A Screening Test, held in 2015.

What subjects are covered in Paper I?

Paper I covers the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.

What is the maximum marks and time duration for the exam?

The maximum marks are 100, and the time allowed is 3 Hours.

In which language should the answers be written?

Answers must be written in English only.

Are all questions compulsory in this paper?

Yes, all questions are compulsory.

How many marks does Question 1 carry?

Question 1 carries 20 marks.

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