Police Law Q/A 2026 (PPC, CrPC & PECA)

Police Law Q/A 2026 — PPC, CrPC & Police Rules | 80 Important Notes for SI, ASI & FIA

This advanced Q/A set covers Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC 1898), Police Order 2002, and Police Rules 1934 — subjects specifically tested in SI, ASI, Head Constable, and FIA competitive exams.

Section 1 — Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) 1860 — 30 Q/A

#	Question	Answer
1	Under which section of PPC is murder defined?	Section 300 PPC
2	The punishment for murder (Qatl-i-Amd) under PPC is defined in which section?	Section 302 PPC
3	Theft under PPC is defined in which section?	Section 378 PPC
4	The punishment for robbery under PPC is mentioned in which section?	Section 392 PPC — up to 10 years imprisonment
5	Dacoity is defined under which section of PPC?	Section 391 PPC (5 or more persons commit robbery)
6	Under PPC, what is the minimum number of persons required to constitute an "unlawful assembly"?	5 persons (Section 141 PPC)
7	Which section of PPC defines "kidnapping from Pakistan"?	Section 360 PPC
8	Cheating under PPC is covered by which section?	Section 415 PPC
9	Under PPC Section 420, what offence is described?	Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property — up to 7 years
10	Forgery under PPC is defined in which section?	Section 463 PPC
11	Which section of PPC deals with "criminal breach of trust"?	Section 405 PPC
12	Causing grievous hurt under PPC is covered by which section?	Section 320 PPC
13	Under PPC, who is considered a "child" for purposes of kidnapping?	Under 14 years (male), under 16 years (female) — Section 361
14	Which section of PPC defines "wrongful confinement"?	Section 340 PPC
15	Sedition against the state under PPC is defined in which section?	Section 124-A PPC
16	Under PPC, "abetment" is defined in which section?	Section 107 PPC
17	The defence of private property under PPC is covered by which sections?	Sections 96–106 PPC (Right of Private Defence)
18	Under PPC Section 76, an act done by a person bound by law is:	Not an offence (General Exception)
19	Criminal conspiracy under PPC is defined in which section?	Section 120-A PPC
20	Extortion under PPC is defined in which section?	Section 383 PPC
21	Under PPC, mischief causing damage of Rs 50 or more is covered under which section?	Section 427 PPC
22	Rape under the Pakistan Penal Code is covered by which section?	Section 375 PPC (amended by Anti-Rape Laws 2021)
23	Under PPC, what is the punishment for dacoity with murder?	Death penalty or life imprisonment (Section 396)
24	Counterfeit currency possession under PPC falls under which section?	Section 489-B PPC
25	Under PPC, the act of voluntarily causing hurt to extort property is covered by which section?	Section 330 PPC
26	Rioting under PPC is defined in which section?	Section 146 PPC
27	Under PPC, when does a person of unsound mind become exempt from criminal liability?	Section 84 PPC — if incapable of knowing nature of act or that it is wrong
28	The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 covers cyber crimes. Under PECA, what section deals with cyber stalking?	Section 24 PECA 2016
29	Defamation under PPC is covered by which section?	Section 499 PPC
30	Under PPC, what is the minimum age of criminal responsibility?	7 years (Section 82 PPC)

Section 2 — Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) 1898 — 30 Q/A

#	Question	Answer
31	FIR stands for:	First Information Report
32	Under which section of CrPC is an FIR registered?	Section 154 CrPC
33	Under CrPC, a Magistrate can issue a search warrant under which section?	Section 96 CrPC
34	Under CrPC Section 54, a police officer can arrest a person without a warrant if:	Cognizable offence committed in presence of police / reasonable suspicion
35	What is the maximum period a person can be detained without being produced before a Magistrate?	24 hours (Article 10 Constitution / Section 61 CrPC)
36	The Challan (charge sheet) is submitted to court under which section of CrPC?	Section 173 CrPC
37	Under CrPC, bail in a non-bailable offence can be granted by:	Any court (Section 497 CrPC)
38	Under CrPC, what is a "cognizable offence"?	An offence in which police can arrest without warrant (Schedule II CrPC)
39	Section 164 CrPC deals with:	Recording of confessions and statements by a Magistrate
40	Under CrPC Section 156, which officer is authorized to investigate cognizable offences?	Officer-in-Charge of Police Station
41	A chargesheet (challan) must be submitted within how many days for offences punishable with death?	14 days (Police Rules)
42	Under CrPC, "summons case" means a case relating to an offence punishable with imprisonment of:	Not more than 2 years
43	Under CrPC Section 22, a police officer below the rank of Sub-Inspector can investigate:	Only if directed by SHO (under supervision)
44	The inquest report of a dead body is prepared under which section of CrPC?	Section 174 CrPC
45	Under which section of CrPC can a police officer take a person into custody during an investigation?	Section 167 CrPC (remand)
46	Section 22A CrPC (added in Pakistan) allows a citizen to approach which authority if police refuses to register FIR?	Sessions Judge / Magistrate
47	A police remand (physical custody) can be granted for a maximum of how many days at a time?	15 days (at a stretch, extendable with court permission)
48	Under CrPC, when can a private citizen arrest another person without a warrant?	If a non-bailable and cognizable offence is committed in his presence (Section 59 CrPC)
49	The right of an arrested person to consult a legal practitioner is protected under:	Article 10 of the Constitution of Pakistan
50	Under CrPC, a "warrant case" is one in which the offence is punishable with death, life imprisonment, or imprisonment exceeding:	2 years
51	Discharge of an accused in a warrant case is covered by which section of CrPC?	Section 265-D CrPC
52	Under CrPC, police can search a place without a warrant during an investigation under which section?	Section 165 CrPC
53	The term "anticipatory bail" is associated with which legal provision in Pakistan?	Section 498 CrPC
54	Under CrPC Section 182, filing a false FIR is punishable with imprisonment up to:	6 months or fine or both
55	The confession made to a police officer is admissible as evidence under:	Not admissible — Section 25 of Qanun-e-Shahadat Order 1984
56	Under Pakistan's Anti-Terrorism Act 1997, special courts can try terrorism cases. The appeal from ATC goes to:	High Court
57	Under CrPC, "security for keeping peace" is dealt with under which sections?	Sections 107–110 CrPC
58	The NAB Ordinance 1999 allows NAB to detain a suspect without charge for up to how many days?	90 days (extendable)
59	Under CrPC, who is empowered to take cognizance of an offence on a police report?	Magistrate (Section 190 CrPC)
60	PECA Section 20 deals with which cyber crime?	Offences against dignity of a natural person (morphed images, harassment online)

Section 3 — Police Order 2002 & Police Rules 1934 (20 Q/A)

#	Question	Answer
61	The Police Order 2002 replaced which colonial police law?	Police Act 1861
62	Under Police Order 2002, who heads the Police at provincial level?	Inspector General of Police (IGP)
63	The District Public Safety Commission under Police Order 2002 is responsible for:	Oversight of police performance and public accountability
64	Under Police Order 2002, the DSP (Deputy Superintendent of Police) is equivalent to which BPS grade?	BPS-18
65	Under Police Rules 1934, the Station House Officer (SHO) must be of minimum which rank?	Sub Inspector (BPS-14)
66	The General Diary (Roznamcha) is maintained under which Police Rule?	Rule 22.47 Police Rules 1934
67	Under Police Rules, a police officer can use force while arresting a person only if:	The person forcibly resists or attempts to evade arrest (Rule 25.3)
68	The FIA was established under which law?	Federal Investigation Agency Act 1974
69	Under Police Order 2002, Complaint Authorities can be approached by citizens aggrieved by:	Police misconduct, delayed investigation, or abuse of authority
70	The FIA can investigate which types of cases?	Human trafficking, cyber crime, immigration fraud, financial crimes, counter-terrorism financing
71	Under ICT Police rules, an ASP (Assistant Superintendent of Police) is of which BPS grade?	BPS-17 (CSS/Police Service of Pakistan)
72	The Anti-Money Laundering Act 2010 in Pakistan was enacted to comply with standards of which international body?	FATF (Financial Action Task Force)
73	Pakistan was removed from FATF Grey List in which year?	October 2022
74	Under the Juvenile Justice System Act 2018, a juvenile is defined as a person:	Under 18 years of age
75	Under Police Order 2002, which authority has power to transfer IGP?	National Public Safety Commission (federal) or Provincial Safety Commission
76	The Qanun-e-Shahadat Order (Law of Evidence) in Pakistan was enacted in:	1984
77	Under Pakistan's Anti-Terrorism Act 1997, which court tries terrorism-related cases?	Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC)
78	The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) was established under which ordinance?	NAB Ordinance 1999
79	Under PECA 2016, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has exclusive jurisdiction over which types of crimes?	Cyber crimes including hacking, online fraud, cyber stalking, unauthorized access
80	Under Police Order 2002, who supervises police at the district level?	District Police Officer (DPO) — equivalent to SP

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Are these notes helpful for FIA and Sub-Inspector exams?
A: Absolutely. These questions target PPC, CrPC, and PECA 2016, which form the core legal syllabus for FIA and Police recruitment tests.

Q2: What is the most important section of CrPC for police exams?
A: Sections dealing directly with police powers, such as FIR registration (Sec 154), Arrest without warrant (Sec 54), and Remand (Sec 167).

Q3: Does the FIA test include cyber crime laws?
A: Yes, questions regarding the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 are a mandatory part of their written tests.