Medical Jurisprudence and BNS/BNSS/BSA Sections MCQs

Forensic Medicine · 38 free questions with answers & explanations.

  1. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, which section deals with causing grievous hurt?
  2. Under the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur in medical negligence, the burden of proof:
  3. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, which section replaced IPC Section 304A (causing death by negligence) and is directly relevant to cases of medical negligence resulting in patient death?
  4. A doctor is called to testify as an expert witness in a criminal trial. The judge asks for the doctor's opinion on the cause of death based on forensic findings. Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023, expert opinion is addressed in which section?
  5. The Vishakha guidelines (now superseded by POSH Act 2013) and its medicolegal relevance relates to workplace sexual harassment. Under the BNSS 2023, the section governing the examination of a rape victim by a medical practitioner requires the examination to be done preferably by a:
  6. Under BNS 2023, Section 113 deals with 'Attempt to commit suicide to compel or restrain exercise of lawful power.' However, the landmark Supreme Court judgment in Common Cause vs. Union of India (2018) legalized which medico-legal concept in India?
  7. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, which section replaced the former IPC Section 304A (causing death by negligence)?
  8. A 30-year-old woman is examined by a doctor after alleged rape. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, which replaced CrPC, mandates that medical examination of a rape victim must be conducted within how many hours of reporting the offence, and by whom?
  9. The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023 replaced the Indian Evidence Act 1872. Under BSA, which provision governs the admissibility of electronic records as evidence and requires a certificate from the person responsible for the device?
  10. Under BNS 2023, causing grievous hurt with a dangerous weapon is covered under which section?
  11. Under BNS 2023, which section defines "grievous hurt" and lists its eight categories?
  12. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, which section deals with grievous hurt and lists the eight categories of injuries that constitute grievous hurt?
  13. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, which section mandates medical examination of the accused in a case of rape upon request by a police officer not below the rank of sub-inspector?
  14. The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023, which replaced the Indian Evidence Act 1872, is primarily concerned with:
  15. Under the BNS 2023, culpable homicide not amounting to murder is defined under Section 99, while murder is defined under Section 100. The CRITICAL distinction between culpable homicide and murder in Indian law is the concept of:
  16. A doctor issues a false medical certificate stating a patient was grievously hurt, to assist a fraudulent insurance claim. Under BNS 2023, the doctor is liable under which section?
  17. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 which replaced the IPC, 'grievous hurt' is defined under:
  18. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, the procedure for a medico-legal examination of a victim of rape is governed by:
  19. The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023 governs admissibility of electronic evidence in forensic cases. Under BSA, electronic records are admissible as documentary evidence when:
  20. Under BNS 2023, 'culpable homicide not amounting to murder' is defined in:
  21. A medical officer is asked to certify 'simple hurt' vs 'grievous hurt' for a patient with a fracture of the right thumb metacarpal without permanent disability. This wound should be certified as:
  22. Under the Mental Healthcare Act (MHCA) 2017, which provision is MOST relevant for a forensic psychiatry evaluation of an accused person pleading not guilty by reason of mental illness?
  23. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, which section corresponds to the provision previously covered under IPC Section 304A dealing with 'Causing death by negligence' by rash and negligent act?
  24. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, what is the section corresponding to IPC Section 375 defining 'Rape' and its penetrative elements?
  25. The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023 replaced the Indian Evidence Act 1872. Under BSA, the provision governing 'opinion of experts' in forensic cases corresponds to which section?
  26. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, the provision for 'medical examination of an accused in a rape case' (formerly CrPC Section 53A) now corresponds to:
  27. A registered medical practitioner refuses to provide emergency medical treatment to a victim of acid attack stating it is a medicolegal case requiring police clearance first. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, the doctor's obligation to provide emergency treatment is codified under:
  28. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS), which section corresponds to the previously existing IPC Section 304A — causing death by negligence?
  29. The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 (BSA) replaced the Indian Evidence Act 1872. Under BSA, electronic records are admissible as primary evidence if accompanied by a certificate from the person responsible for managing the device. This was previously governed by which section of IEA?
  30. Under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, which section corresponds to the erstwhile IPC Section 304A (causing death by negligence)?
  31. The Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023 (replacing the Indian Evidence Act) — regarding DNA evidence — clarifies that DNA profiling reports prepared by a government or accredited laboratory are:
  32. The 'dying declaration' in Indian law — admissible as evidence under the BSA 2023 — is considered reliable on the principle that:
  33. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, which replaces IPC 1860, the section corresponding to criminal medical negligence (previously IPC 304A — causing death by negligence) is:
  34. The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023 replaces the Indian Evidence Act 1872. Under BSA, which section governs the admissibility of expert opinion evidence (previously IEA Section 45)?
  35. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 (replacing IPC), Section 106 deals with death by negligence. Which statement about Section 106 BNS is MOST accurate compared to old Section 304A IPC?
  36. The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023 addresses dying declarations. Which principle regarding dying declarations under BSA (replacing Indian Evidence Act Section 32) is MOST important for a doctor recording such a declaration?
  37. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, which section mandates that a First Class Magistrate must inquire into the cause of death when a person dies in the custody of police?
  38. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, causing death by a rash or negligent act not amounting to culpable homicide is covered under which section, and what is the maximum punishment?
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