MCQs – JURISDICTION UNDER BNSS, 2023
MCQ 1
Under BNSS, every offence shall ordinarily be inquired into and tried by a court within whose local jurisdiction the offence was committed.
This principle is contained in:
A. Section 198 BNSS
B. Section 199 BNSS
C. Section 200 BNSS
D. Section 201 BNSS
✅ Correct Answer: B
📌 Section 199 BNSS — General rule of territorial jurisdiction
MCQ 2
An offence is committed partly in one local area and partly in another. Which court has jurisdiction under BNSS?
A. Court where FIR is first registered
B. Court chosen by complainant
C. Any court having jurisdiction over any of such local areas
D. Only the court where offence was completed
✅ Correct Answer: C
📌 Section 200 BNSS
MCQ 3
A continuing offence is committed in more than one local area. Under BNSS, it may be tried by:
A. Court where offence commenced
B. Court where offence terminated
C. Any court having jurisdiction over any such local areas
D. Only Sessions Court
✅ Correct Answer: C
📌 Section 200 BNSS (continuing offence)
MCQ 4
An act is done in one place and its consequence ensues in another place. Jurisdiction under BNSS lies at:
A. Place where act was done only
B. Place where consequence ensued only
C. Either place
D. Place where accused resides
✅ Correct Answer: C
📌 Section 201 BNSS
MCQ 5
Which of the following best reflects the effect-based jurisdiction under BNSS?
A. Offence committed and tried at accused’s residence
B. Offence tried where FIR is registered
C. Offence tried where consequence ensues
D. Offence tried where investigation is completed
✅ Correct Answer: C
📌 Section 201 BNSS
MCQ 6
The concept of Zero FIR, though not expressly named, is supported under BNSS primarily to ensure:
A. Speedy trial
B. Territorial certainty
C. Immediate registration without jurisdictional objection
D. Transfer of cases to High Court
✅ Correct Answer: C
📌 Read with Section 173 BNSS (duty to register information)
MCQ 7
Residence of the accused is relevant for determining territorial jurisdiction under BNSS:
A. In all criminal cases
B. Only in summons cases
C. Only when offence is committed abroad
D. Generally not relevant
✅ Correct Answer: D
📌 Territorial jurisdiction depends on offence location, not residence
MCQ 8
Which section of BNSS deals with jurisdiction where offence is committed in several local areas?
A. Section 199
B. Section 200
C. Section 201
D. Section 202
✅ Correct Answer: B
📌 Section 200 BNSS
MCQ 9
Cyber offences causing harm at the victim’s location attract jurisdiction under which BNSS provision?
A. Section 199
B. Section 200
C. Section 201
D. Section 210
✅ Correct Answer: C
📌 Section 201 BNSS — consequence ensued
MCQ 10
Which of the following statements is CORRECT under BNSS?
A. Jurisdiction is determined by place of arrest
B. Jurisdiction depends on place of filing charge-sheet
C. Jurisdiction depends on place of commission or consequence of offence
D. Jurisdiction depends on convenience of accused
✅ Correct Answer: C
📌 Sections 199–201 BNSS
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🏛️ BNSS, 2023 – 50 MCQ QUESTION BANK
🔴 A. TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION (Sections 199–201 BNSS)
MCQ 1
Every offence shall ordinarily be inquired into and tried by a court within whose local jurisdiction the offence was committed under BNSS.
A. Section 198
B. Section 199
C. Section 200
D. Section 201
✅ Ans: B
MCQ 2
An offence committed partly in one local area and partly in another may be tried by:
A. Court where FIR is registered
B. Court chosen by complainant
C. Any court having jurisdiction over any of such areas
D. Only Sessions Court
✅ Ans: C (S.200 BNSS)
MCQ 3
A continuing offence committed in more than one local area may be tried by:
A. Court where offence began
B. Court where offence ended
C. Any court having jurisdiction over any such areas
D. High Court only
✅ Ans: C (S.200 BNSS)
MCQ 4
Where an act is done in one place and its consequence ensues in another, jurisdiction lies:
A. Only where act is done
B. Only where consequence ensues
C. At either place
D. At accused’s residence
✅ Ans: C (S.201 BNSS)
MCQ 5
Section 201 BNSS is based on which principle?
A. Defendant convenience
B. Cause of action
C. Consequence-based jurisdiction
D. Arrest-based jurisdiction
✅ Ans: C
MCQ 6
Residence of the accused is relevant for territorial jurisdiction under BNSS:
A. Always
B. In summons cases
C. In warrant cases
D. Generally not relevant
✅ Ans: D
MCQ 7
Cyber offences causing harm at victim’s location attract jurisdiction under:
A. Section 199
B. Section 200
C. Section 201
D. Section 202
✅ Ans: C
MCQ 8
Which BNSS section deals with offences committed in several local areas?
A. Section 198
B. Section 199
C. Section 200
D. Section 201
✅ Ans: C
MCQ 9
Which section lays down the general rule of criminal jurisdiction?
A. Section 199
B. Section 200
C. Section 201
D. Section 202
✅ Ans: A
MCQ 10
Jurisdiction under BNSS primarily depends on:
A. Place of FIR
B. Place of arrest
C. Place of offence or consequence
D. Place of investigation
✅ Ans: C
🔴 B. FIR & ZERO FIR (BNSS)
MCQ 11
Information relating to commission of a cognizable offence shall be recorded under:
A. Section 172
B. Section 173
C. Section 174
D. Section 175
✅ Ans: B
MCQ 12
Refusal to register FIR on ground of lack of territorial jurisdiction is:
A. Permissible
B. Mandatory
C. Not permitted
D. Allowed only in non-cognizable cases
✅ Ans: C
MCQ 13
The concept of Zero FIR ensures:
A. Transfer of trial
B. Immediate registration of offence
C. Acquittal of accused
D. Speedy disposal
✅ Ans: B
MCQ 14
Under BNSS, FIR can be registered:
A. Only where offence occurred
B. Only where accused resides
C. At any police station in cognizable cases
D. Only with Magistrate’s permission
✅ Ans: C
MCQ 15
Zero FIR is later transferred to:
A. High Court
B. Police headquarters
C. Police station having territorial jurisdiction
D. Sessions Court
✅ Ans: C
🔴 C. INQUIRY & TRIAL UNDER BNSS
MCQ 16
Inquiry under BNSS means:
A. Investigation by police
B. Trial by court
C. Every inquiry other than trial
D. Appeal proceedings
✅ Ans: C
MCQ 17
Trial under BNSS is conducted by:
A. Police officer
B. Prosecutor
C. Court
D. Executive Magistrate
✅ Ans: C
MCQ 18
A Magistrate taking cognizance without jurisdiction shall:
A. Dismiss complaint
B. Transfer case to competent court
C. Acquit accused
D. Refer to High Court
✅ Ans: B
MCQ 19
Transfer of criminal cases under BNSS is dealt with in:
A. Sections 390–400
B. Sections 410–412
C. Sections 430–435
D. Sections 450–460
✅ Ans: B
MCQ 20
Power to transfer cases within a sessions division lies with:
A. High Court
B. Supreme Court
C. Sessions Judge
D. Chief Judicial Magistrate
✅ Ans: C
🔴 D. PLACE OF INQUIRY / TRIAL – SPECIAL SITUATIONS
MCQ 21
Offence committed during journey across districts may be tried by:
A. Only starting point
B. Only destination
C. Any court having jurisdiction over route
D. Only Sessions Court
✅ Ans: C
MCQ 22
Where offence location is uncertain, inquiry may be held by:
A. Court where FIR is filed
B. Any court having jurisdiction over suspected area
C. High Court only
D. Court of accused residence
✅ Ans: B
MCQ 23
Continuing offence includes:
A. Theft
B. Murder
C. Criminal breach of trust over time
D. Assault
✅ Ans: C
MCQ 24
Which is NOT a basis of jurisdiction under BNSS?
A. Place of offence
B. Place of consequence
C. Place of accused residence
D. Continuing offence
✅ Ans: C
MCQ 25
BNSS emphasises which principle in jurisdiction?
A. Accused convenience
B. Victim access to justice
C. Territorial rigidity
D. Police discretion
✅ Ans: B
🔴 E. MAGISTRATE & COURT COMPETENCE
MCQ 26
A Magistrate receiving a case without jurisdiction should:
A. Try it anyway
B. Dismiss it
C. Return or transfer it
D. Refer to police
✅ Ans: C
MCQ 27
Objection as to territorial jurisdiction should be raised:
A. At appellate stage
B. At revisional stage
C. At earliest opportunity
D. After conviction
✅ Ans: C
MCQ 28
Failure of justice is relevant for jurisdiction objection under BNSS:
A. Always
B. Never
C. Only if prejudice is shown
D. Only in warrant cases
✅ Ans: C
MCQ 29
Irregularity in jurisdiction without failure of justice is:
A. Fatal
B. Curable
C. Void
D. Illegal
✅ Ans: B
MCQ 30
Which court has inherent power to ensure justice in jurisdictional errors?
A. Magistrate
B. Sessions Court
C. High Court
D. Executive Magistrate
✅ Ans: C
🔴 F. MISCELLANEOUS (BNSS EXAM TRAPS)
MCQ 31
BNSS replaced which code?
A. IPC
B. CPC
C. CrPC
D. Evidence Act
✅ Ans: C
MCQ 32
BNSS came into force in the year:
A. 2020
B. 2021
C. 2022
D. 2023
✅ Ans: D
MCQ 33
Jurisdiction under BNSS is primarily:
A. Personal
B. Subject-matter
C. Territorial
D. Pecuniary
✅ Ans: C
MCQ 34
Which is correct?
A. FIR decides jurisdiction
B. Charge-sheet decides jurisdiction
C. Place of offence decides jurisdiction
D. Arrest decides jurisdiction
✅ Ans: C
MCQ 35
Which BNSS section corresponds to consequence ensued?
A. 199
B. 200
C. 201
D. 202
✅ Ans: C
MCQ 36
Jurisdiction under BNSS is waived if:
A. Accused confesses
B. Accused pleads guilty
C. No failure of justice shown
D. FIR is delayed
✅ Ans: C
MCQ 37
Which authority can order inter-district transfer?
A. CJM
B. Sessions Judge
C. Magistrate
D. Police
✅ Ans: B
MCQ 38
Which principle applies to cyber crimes under BNSS?
A. Defendant residence
B. Consequence ensued
C. FIR location
D. ISP location
✅ Ans: B
MCQ 39
BNSS aims primarily at:
A. Accused protection
B. Procedural rigidity
C. Speedy and victim-centric justice
D. Police autonomy
✅ Ans: C
MCQ 40
Wrong territorial jurisdiction will vitiate trial only when:
A. Objection raised anytime
B. Accused is convicted
C. Failure of justice occurs
D. FIR is defective
✅ Ans: C
🔴 G. RAPID REVISION MCQs
MCQ 41
General rule →
Section ____ BNSS
✅ Ans: 199
MCQ 42
Multiple areas →
Section ____ BNSS
✅ Ans: 200
MCQ 43
Consequence ensued →
Section ____ BNSS
✅ Ans: 201
MCQ 44
Zero FIR concept supports which right?
A. Fair trial
B. Access to justice
C. Natural justice
D. Appeal
✅ Ans: B
MCQ 45
Jurisdiction objection is procedural, not substantive.
A. True
B. False
✅ Ans: A
MCQ 46
Territorial jurisdiction under BNSS is:
A. Mandatory
B. Waivable
C. Void
D. Absolute
✅ Ans: B
MCQ 47
Which court ensures no miscarriage due to jurisdiction error?
A. Magistrate
B. Police
C. High Court
D. Sessions Court
✅ Ans: C
MCQ 48
Continuing offence jurisdiction is based on:
A. Time
B. Place
C. Duration
D. All of the above
✅ Ans: D
MCQ 49
BNSS prioritises jurisdiction based on:
A. FIR
B. Police station
C. Offence and consequence
D. Accused convenience
✅ Ans: C
MCQ 50
Correct sequence under BNSS jurisdiction:
A. FIR → Arrest → Jurisdiction
B. Jurisdiction → FIR → Trial
C. Offence → Jurisdiction → Trial
D. Arrest → FIR → Trial
✅ Ans: C