Explanation

Magistrates hold powers related to maintaining public order, judicial functions, and administrative duties.

Their powers include trying summary offenses, issuing orders to prevent public nuisances or dangers, and taking initial cognizance of offenses.

While judicial magistrates handle investigations and make judgments,

executive magistrates are primarily involved in administrative and law-and-order matters

Explanation

A defense lawyer would object to the prosecution using a police witness statement as evidence in court because it is considered hearsay evidence.

This means the statement is an out-of-court declaration offered in court to prove the truth of the matter asserted, which is generally inadmissible.

Explanation

The section of the CrPC that allows a court to grant compensation to the heirs of a victim is  Section 544A of the CrPC, which provides for compensation for loss or injury to victims. 

Explanation

The section that deals with recording evidence in the absence of an accused is Section 512 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1898.

This section allows a court to record evidence if the accused is absconding and cannot be found. 

Explanation

Explanation

Badl-e-sulah is a traditional practice, particularly in parts of Pakistan,

where a female is given in marriage or otherwise as compensation to settle a dispute or criminal offense, such as murder. 

Explanation

 A Sessions Judge or a nominated Additional Sessions Judge becomes the ex officio Justice of Peace in a district.

Explanation

Bail before arrest is addressed under Section 498 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1898.

Explanation

Accomplice a person who helps another commit a crime.

Explanation

Punishment: Imprisonment for a term that may extend to seven years, in addition to a fine.

 Abduction involves the forcible taking or enticing of a person.

Although the illegal detention of a person may continue, the act of abduction itself is a one-time offence.