Security For Keeping The Peace And For Good Behaviour MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Security For Keeping The Peace And For Good Behaviour - Download Free PDF

The correct answer is option 4.Key Points

• Section 110 comes under Chapter 8 (Security for keeping the peace and for good behaviour) deals with security for good behaviour from habitual offenders.
• It states when an Executive Magistrate receives information that there is within his local jurisdiction a person who:
  • Is by habit a robber, house-breaker, thief, or forger, or
  • Is by habit a receiver of stolen property knowing the same to have been stolen, or
  • Habitually protects or harbours thieves, or aids in the concealment or disposal of stolen property, or
  • Habitually commits, or attempts to commit, or abets the commission of, the offence of kidnapping,
  • Abduction, extortion, cheating or mischief, or any offence punishable under Chapter XII of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), or under section 489A, section 489B, section 489C or section 489D of that Code, or
  • Habitually commits, or attempts to commit, or abets the commission of, offences, involving a breach of the peace
  • Any offence punishable under any other law providing for the prevention of hoarding or profiteering or of adulteration of food or drugs or of corruption, or
  • Is so desperate and dangerous to render his being at large without security hazardous to the community, such Magistrate may, in the manner hereinafter provided, require such person to show cause why he should not be ordered to execute a bond, with sureties, for his good behaviour for such period, not exceeding three years, as the Magistrate thinks fit.

The correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

• Section 110 of Cr.P.C – Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders
  • When an Executive Magistrate receives information that there is within his local jurisdiction a person who-
    • According to Section 110 (g) of Cr.P.C  is so desperate and dangerous as to render his being at large without security hazardous to the community,such Magistrate may, in the manner hereinafter provided, require such person to show cause why he should not be ordered to execute a bond, with sureties, for his good behaviour for such period, not exceeding three years, as the Magistrate thinks fit.

The correct answer is option 4.Key Points

• Section 110 comes under Chapter 8 (Security for keeping the peace and for good behaviour) deals with security for good behaviour from habitual offenders.
• It states when an Executive Magistrate receives information that there is within his local jurisdiction a person who:
  • Is by habit a robber, house-breaker, thief, or forger, or
  • Is by habit a receiver of stolen property knowing the same to have been stolen, or
  • Habitually protects or harbours thieves, or aids in the concealment or disposal of stolen property, or
  • Habitually commits, or attempts to commit, or abets the commission of, the offence of kidnapping,
  • Abduction, extortion, cheating or mischief, or any offence punishable under Chapter XII of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), or under section 489A, section 489B, section 489C or section 489D of that Code, or
  • Habitually commits, or attempts to commit, or abets the commission of, offences, involving a breach of the peace
  • Any offence punishable under any other law providing for the prevention of hoarding or profiteering or of adulteration of food or drugs or of corruption, or
  • Is so desperate and dangerous to render his being at large without security hazardous to the community, such Magistrate may, in the manner hereinafter provided, require such person to show cause why he should not be ordered to execute a bond, with sureties, for his good behaviour for such period, not exceeding three years, as the Magistrate thinks fit.

The correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

• Section 110 of Cr.P.C – Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders
  • When an Executive Magistrate receives information that there is within his local jurisdiction a person who-
    • According to Section 110 (g) of Cr.P.C  is so desperate and dangerous as to render his being at large without security hazardous to the community,such Magistrate may, in the manner hereinafter provided, require such person to show cause why he should not be ordered to execute a bond, with sureties, for his good behaviour for such period, not exceeding three years, as the Magistrate thinks fit.

The correct answer Chapter VIII

Key Points

• Under Section 1(2) and 1(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC), certain provisions of the Code do not automatically apply to the State of Nagaland and tribal areas in the North-East, unless extended by notification.
• Chapter VIII – Security for keeping the peace and for good behaviour – does not apply to the State of Nagaland and tribal areas unless the concerned State Government, with the approval of the Governor, extends its application.
• This is in recognition of the special constitutional status and customary practices of tribal communities in these regions under the Sixth Schedule and Article 371A of the Constitution.

Additional Information

• Chapter IX – Incorrect: Deals with maintenance of wives, children, and parents; applicable unless specifically excluded.
• Chapter X – Incorrect: Deals with maintenance of public order and tranquility; generally applicable.
• Chapter XI – Incorrect: Relates to preventive action of the police; applicable.

The correct answer is Section 110

Key Points

• Section 110 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), 1973 deals with the requirement to furnish security for good behaviour from habitual offenders.
• It empowers an Executive Magistrate to take bond/security for good behaviour from a person who:
  • Is a habitual robber, house-breaker, thief, forger, or cheat,
  • Habitually commits offences involving a breach of peace, moral turpitude, or public order,
• Or is otherwise dangerous to society.

Additional Information

• Option 2) Section 109 – Incorrect: Deals with taking security from persons suspected to commit a breach of peace, not necessarily habitual offenders.
• Option 3) Section 108 – Incorrect: Relates to taking security from persons who publish matters that may incite hatred or disturb public tranquility.
• Option 4) None of the above – Incorrect: Section 110 is the correct and applicable section.

The correct answer is a - iii, b - i, c - ii, d - iv

Key Points

• Section 108 – a - iii
  • Applies to persons who disseminate seditious matters or obscene material.
  • Magistrate may require them to give security for good behaviour.
• Section 109 – b - i
  • Targets persons who are suspected to commit a breach of peace or have no visible means of livelihood.
  • Magistrate may require them to give security for good behaviour.
• Section 110 – c - ii
  • Applies to habitual offenders such as thieves, cheats, house-breakers, etc.
  • Magistrate may demand security for good behaviour.
• Section 106 – d - iv
  • Invoked when a person is convicted of an offence involving breach of peace (e.g., assault).
  • Court may require security for keeping peace after conviction.

Additional Information

• Option: a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv: Incorrect – Section 108 does not relate to suspected persons; that's Section 109.
• Option: a - iv, b - i, c - ii, d - iii: Incorrect – Section 108 is wrongly matched with keeping peace (iv); that's Section 106.
• Option: a - i, b - ii, c - iv, d - iii: Incorrect – Section 110 (habitual offenders) is wrongly matched with “keeping peace”; that’s Section 106.

The correct answer is option 4.Key Points

• Section 110 comes under Chapter 8 (Security for keeping the peace and for good behaviour) deals with security for good behaviour from habitual offenders.
• It states when an Executive Magistrate receives information that there is within his local jurisdiction a person who:
  • Is by habit a robber, house-breaker, thief, or forger, or
  • Is by habit a receiver of stolen property knowing the same to have been stolen, or
  • Habitually protects or harbours thieves, or aids in the concealment or disposal of stolen property, or
  • Habitually commits, or attempts to commit, or abets the commission of, the offence of kidnapping,
  • Abduction, extortion, cheating or mischief, or any offence punishable under Chapter XII of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), or under section 489A, section 489B, section 489C or section 489D of that Code, or
  • Habitually commits, or attempts to commit, or abets the commission of, offences, involving a breach of the peace
  • Any offence punishable under any other law providing for the prevention of hoarding or profiteering or of adulteration of food or drugs or of corruption, or
  • Is so desperate and dangerous to render his being at large without security hazardous to the community, such Magistrate may, in the manner hereinafter provided, require such person to show cause why he should not be ordered to execute a bond, with sureties, for his good behaviour for such period, not exceeding three years, as the Magistrate thinks fit.