Explanation

It is a fundamental principle of criminal law requiring both a wrongful act (actus reus) and a guilty intention (mens rea) for liability.

Without mens rea, mere acts usually do not constitute a crime.

Explanation

Section 62 CrPC ensures that any person arrested is produced before a Magistrate or Officer in charge without unnecessary delay.

This protects the rights of the arrested person and prevents unlawful detention.

Explanation

Section 54 CrPC lists 9 specific grounds on which a police officer may arrest a person without a warrant.

These include offences cognizable in nature, preventing further crime, or ensuring appearance before a magistrate.

Explanation

According to the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), an unlawful assembly is defined as a group of five or more people who are armed and have a common goal to commit crimes.

Explanation

Gilgit is a city of: Gilgit-Baltistan Pakistan

Gilgit Baltistan is located on the North side of Pakistan

Gilgit-Baltistan, formerly known as the Northern Areas, is a region administered by Pakistan as an administrative territory.

Gilgit-Baltistan was Established on 1 November 1948

Capital of Gilgit-Baltistan is Gilgit

Largest city of Gilgit-Baltistan is Skardu

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Explanation

When an accused person pleads guilty and is convicted,

there is generally no appeal against the conviction itself,

but there may be an appeal against the extent or legality of the sentence.

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.