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The document outlines the powers and procedures of criminal trial courts in Pakistan, detailing the stages of a criminal trial from FIR to final decision. It distinguishes between the roles of Sessions Judges and Magistrates, including their respective powers and limitations in handling various types of cases. Additionally, it discusses jurisdiction, cognizance, and the process for transferring cases between courts.

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CrPC_Assignment_Trial_Courts

The document outlines the powers and procedures of criminal trial courts in Pakistan, detailing the stages of a criminal trial from FIR to final decision. It distinguishes between the roles of Sessions Judges and Magistrates, including their respective powers and limitations in handling various types of cases. Additionally, it discusses jurisdiction, cognizance, and the process for transferring cases between courts.

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Assignment: Criminal Procedure Code

(CrPC)

Topic: Powers of Criminal Trial Courts in Pakistan


Level: Beginner (LLB – 1st/2nd Year)

Instructions:
- Attempt all questions.
- Write in your own words.
- Use examples where possible.
- Word limit: 100–150 words per answer.

1. Q1. What is a criminal trial? What are the basic stages of a criminal trial in Pakistan?

Hint: Think of a trial as a step-by-step process to decide if someone is guilty or not. Start
from FIR → Investigation → Framing of Charges → Evidence → Final Decision.

2. Q2. What is a Criminal Trial Court? Name the trial courts that conduct criminal trials in
Pakistan.

Hint: Trial courts are the ones that hear and decide criminal cases. Example: Magistrate
Courts for minor cases, Sessions Courts for serious ones.

3. Q3. Distinguish between the powers of a Sessions Judge and a Magistrate.

Hint: Sessions Judge handles serious crimes like murder. Magistrates handle less serious
crimes. Compare who can give what punishment.

4. Q4. What are the different classes of Magistrates under CrPC, and what powers do they
have?

Hint: There are First Class and Second Class Magistrates. Their powers are defined by the
law, based on how serious a case they can handle.

5. Q5. Who can try a case involving a punishment of death or life imprisonment?

Hint: Only a Sessions Court or Special Court (like ATC) can handle such serious cases—not
Magistrates.

6. Q6. Can a Magistrate conduct a trial without framing a formal charge? If yes, under what
circumstances?
Hint: In summary trials, Magistrates skip formal charges to speed up minor offence trials
like traffic violations or petty theft.

7. Q7. What is the maximum punishment that a Magistrate of First Class can award?

Hint: First Class Magistrates can give up to 3 years in jail or a fine (usually Rs. 45,000), or
both.

8. Q8. What is meant by the term “cognizance” in criminal procedure?

Hint: It means when a court officially notices a crime and starts legal action—either through
a police report or direct complaint.

9. Q9. What powers does a Sessions Judge have regarding confirmation of death sentence?

Hint: Even if Sessions Court awards death penalty, it is not final unless the High Court
confirms it.

10. Q10. Can a Magistrate hear cases of terrorism or narcotics? Why or why not?

Hint: No. Such cases are very serious and go to Special Courts under Anti-Terrorism or
Control of Narcotics laws.

11. Q11. What is meant by the term “jurisdiction” of a trial court?

Hint: Jurisdiction means the court’s power to hear a case. This depends on where the crime
happened, the type of offence, and punishment limit.

12. Q12. When can a Sessions Court transfer a criminal case from one Magistrate to
another?

Hint: If justice is not possible in one court due to bias, delay, or safety, Sessions Judge can
transfer the case.

13. Q13. Can a Sessions Judge review or revise an order passed by a Magistrate?

Hint: Yes, if the Magistrate made a mistake, Sessions Judge can correct it under revision
powers.

14. Q14. What is a Summary Trial? Which court can conduct it and why is it used?

Hint: A quick trial for petty offences—used to save time and resources. Magistrates mostly
do this.

15. Q15. What happens if a Magistrate believes the offence is beyond their power to try?

Hint: The Magistrate must send the case to a higher court like the Sessions Court for proper
trial.

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