Indian Law and Jurisprudence

Option (1) is correct: Section 20 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 states that agreement is void, where both the parties are under mistake as to matter of fact. Option (2) is incorrect: Section 21 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 provides effects of mistake as to law. Option (3) is incorrect: Section 22 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 provides contract caused by mistake of one party as to matter of fact. Option (4) is incorrect: Section 23 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 provides what consideration and objects are lawful. 

Option (1) is correct: Under Section 30 of the Act, agreements by way of wager are void. Option (2) is incorrect: It is not voidable, but void from the beginning. Option (3) is incorrect: It is not a valid agreement.

The Flag Code of India governs the display and use of the national flag. The Penal Code deals with criminal offenses, and there is no 'Colour Code' for flags.

Option (1) is incorrect: Section 320 of the Code of Criminal Procedure provides provisions for compounding of offences. Option (2) is correct: Schedule I of the Code of Criminal Procedure provides provisions for classification of offences. Option (3) is incorrect: Schedule II of the Code of Criminal Procedure provides provisions for forms. Option (4) is incorrect: Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure provides inherent powers of court.

Option (1) is incorrect: Section 42 of the CrPC provides provisions for arrest on refusal to give name and residence. Option (2) is incorrect: Section 40 of the CrPC states duty of officers employed in connection with the affairs of a village to make certain report. Option (3) is incorrect: Section 51 of the CrPC provides provision for search of arrested persons. Option (4) is correct: Under Section 41 of the CrPC, a police officer can arrest a person without an order from a magistrate and without warrant.

Option (1) is incorrect: Section 161 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 provides special provisions as to compensation in case of hit and run motor accident. Option (2) is incorrect: Section 163 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 provides scheme for payment of compensation in case of hit and run motor accident. Option (3) is correct: Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 provides special provisions as to payment of compensation on structured formula basis. Option (4) is incorrect: Section 170 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 provides for impleading insurer in certain cases.

Option (1) is incorrect: Section 6 of the Indian Evidence Act talks about relevancy of facts forming part of same transaction. Option (2) is incorrect: Section 8 of the Indian Evidence Act talks about motive, preparation and previous or subsequent conduct. Option (3) is incorrect: Section 12 of the Indian Evidence Act states that in suits for damages, facts tending to enable court to determine the amount are relevant. Option (4) is correct: Alibi is governed by Section 11 of the Indian Evidence Act which provides for when facts not otherwise relevant become relevant.

Option (1) is incorrect: A case can be committed to the Court of Sessions by a magistrate under Section 209 and 323 of the CrPC. Option (2) is incorrect: A case can be committed to the Court of Sessions by a magistrate under Section 209 and 323 of the CrPC.  Option (3) is incorrect: Section 324 of the CrPC talks about trial of persons previously convicted of offences against coinage, stamp-law or property. Option (4) is correct: Section 209 provides commitment of case to the Court of Sessions when offence is triable exclusively by it. Section 323 of the CrPC provides procedure when, after commencement of inquiry or trial, magistrate finds case should be committed to the Court of Sessions.  

Option (1) is incorrect: Section 94 of the IPC talks about act to which a person is compelled by threats. Option (2) is incorrect: Section 95 of the IPC talks about act causing slight harm. Option (3) is correct: Section 96 of the IPC talks about things done in private defence. Option (4) is incorrect: Section 98 of the IPC talks about right of private defence against the act of a person of unsound mind, etc.  

Option (1) is correct: Order for disposal of property at the conclusion of trial is made under Section 452 of the CrPC. Option (2) is incorrect: Section 453 of the CrPC provides provisions for payment to innocent purchaser of money found on accused. Option (3) is incorrect: Section 454 of the CrPC provides provision of appeal against orders under Section 452 or Section 453. Option (4) is incorrect: Section 455 of the CrPC provides provisions for destruction of libelous and other matter.  

Option (1) is incorrect: Under Order XVII, Rule 3 of the CPC states that the court may proceed notwithstanding either party fails to produce evidence, etc. Option (2) is incorrect: Order XVII, Rule 2 of the CPC provides procedure if parties fail to appear on day fixed. Option (3) is correct: Court may grant time and adjourn the hearing under Order XVII, Rule 1 of the CPC.

Option (1) is incorrect: Section 390 of the IPC provides for robbery. Option (2) is incorrect: Section 268 of the IPC provides for public nuisance. Option (3) is incorrect: Section 378 of the IPC provides for theft. Option (4) is correct: Section 377 of the IPC provides for unnatural offences.  

Option (1) is incorrect: Section 81 of the CrPC deals with procedure by magistrate before whom such person arrested is brought. Option (2) is incorrect: Section 83 of the CrPC deals with attachment of property of person absconding. Option (3) is correct: Section 82 of the CrPC deals with the provisions for proclamation for person absconding. Option (4) is incorrect: Section 84 of the CrPC deals with claims and objections to attachment.

Option (1) is correct: Section 62 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 deals with primary evidence. Option (2) is incorrect: Section 62 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 deals with secondary evidence. Option (3) is incorrect: Section 64 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 deals with proof of documents by primary evidence. Option (4) is incorrect: Section 65 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 deals with cases in which secondary evidence relating to documents may be given.

Option (1) is incorrect: Not inserted by the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2005. Option (2) is incorrect: Not inserted by the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2005. Option (3) is incorrect: Not inserted by the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2005. Option (4) is correct: Inserted by the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2005 under the heading 'threatening or inducing any person to give false evidence'.