Understanding Criminal Justice System

What does Article 22 of the Constitution guarantee to every arrested person?

• The right to remain silent

• The right to bail

• The right to be defended by a lawyer

• The right to a public trial

Who has the duty to provide a lawyer to citizens unable to engage one due to poverty?

• The Judge

• The State

• The Public Prosecutor

• The police

What is the role of the police in the criminal justice system?

• To conduct trials

• To decide the guilt of the accused

• To investigate complaints about crimes

• To represent the state in court

What must the police do if they believe the evidence points to the guilt of the accused?

• File a charge sheet in the court

• Conduct a public trial

• Inform the media

• Release the accused

Which of the following is NOT a right guaranteed under Article 22?

• The right to a fair trial

• The right to be presented before a magistrate within 24 hours

• The right not to be ill-treated during arrest

• The right to be informed of the offence

What do the D.K. Basu Guidelines require police officials to wear during an arrest?

• Uniforms without identification

• Clear identification and name tags

• Masks for anonymity

• Casual clothing

What is the purpose of the First Information Report (FIR)?

• To conduct the trial

• To collect evidence

• To arrest the accused

• To begin investigations into a crime

Who represents the interests of the state in a criminal case?

• The police officer

• The Public Prosecutor

• The judge

• The defence lawyer

What is the judge's role in the criminal justice system?

• To file the charge sheet

• To conduct the trial impartially

• To investigate the crime

• To represent the accused

What does a fair trial ensure according to Article 21 of the Constitution?

• That trials are conducted in secret

• That a person’s life or liberty can only be taken away by following a reasonable legal procedure

• That the accused is always found guilty

• That the judge can decide without evidence