Anti Terrorism Act 1997 – MCQs

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1.In which schedule of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 are the scheduled offences listed?

2.What is covered under the First Schedule of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997?

3.Which section of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 addresses the issue of contempt of court?

4.Who is authorized under Section 34 of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 to make changes to the Schedule?

5.According to Section 31 of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997, a judgment, order, or sentence delivered by an Anti-Terrorism Court shall be considered ____________, pending the outcome of any appeal under this Act.

6.Which section of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 addresses the presumption of proof against the accused?

7.Which authority has the power to impose penalties for flawed investigations?

8.According to Section 25(10), what is the maximum number of consecutive adjournments that a Bench can allow while hearing an appeal?

9.According to section 25(3), what is the time frame within which a person convicted by the Anti-Terrorism Court must file an appeal to the High Court?

10.According to Section 25 of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997, an appeal against the final decision of the Anti-Terrorism Court is filed with which authority?

11.Under Section 23 of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997, who has the authority to transfer cases?

12.Which provision of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 addresses the procedure for conducting joint trials?

13.Under Section 21-L of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997, which individual is subject to punishment?

14.What type of offences are addressed under Section 21-K of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997?

15.Under which section of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 is an individual guilty if they provide shelter to another person?

16.Whose memorandum must be included at the bottom of a confession recorded before the District Superintendent of Police?

17.According to Section 21-H, a confession voluntarily made by the accused during an investigation is admissible in court if it is given before a police officer holding a rank not lower than _________, provided the Court considers it appropriate. Which rank is specified?

18.Which court is designated to handle all cases under the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997?

19.What is addressed under Section 21-F of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997?

20.Under Section 21-EE of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997, who is authorized to summon an individual for information during an investigation?