Criminal Law

KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION WRITTEN EXAMINATION FOR THE POSTS OF CIVIL JUDGE-CUM-JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE/ ALAQA QAZI BPS-18 (2026) CRIMINAL LAW Time Allowed: 03 Hours Total Marks: 100 Note: - Attempt five questions, selecting TWO from each part-I & II, and ONE from Part-III. All questions carry equal marks. Part-I (Pakistan Penal Code) Q.No.1 Elaborate the following legal terms as prescribed in the PPC with examples: (20) A) Good Faith B) Harbour Q.No.2 Write a comprehensive essay on the defense of insanity in the light of decided cases by the superior courts of Pakistan. (20) Q.No.3 Describe the offence of "Abetment" and its various forms, specifically abetment of offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life and if offence not committed; if act causing harm be done in consequence. (20) Q.No.4 Elaborate the offence of "Defamation" in detail as prescribed in the PPC with all its exceptions. Why the conviction on this offence is difficult, can you suggest any amendment? (20) Part-II (Criminal Procedure Code) Q.No.5 Describe framing of the Charge, joinder, misjoinder and non-joinder of charges and their impact on the trial. (20) Q.No.6 Explain the protections provided to the women for their arrest, investigation and trial. (20) Q.No.7 Elaborate the processes to compel for appearance before the court as provided by the Criminal Procedure Code. (20) Q.No.8 Write a comprehensive note on the concept of "Bail", its various forms and its termination. (20) Part-III (Hudood) Q.No.9 Elaborate theft liable to Hadd, requirements of its proof along with process of its implementation. (20) Q.No.10 Discuss in detail the concept of "Hirz" prescribed in the Offences Against Property (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979. (20)