Daily Legal Current for PCS- J/APO/Judiciary : 15 JAN 2025

What does Section 473 say about applying to orders other than sentences?

It applies only to imprisonment sentences.

It does not apply to any other orders.

It applies to criminal court orders restricting liberty or imposing liabilities.

It applies to civil court orders only.

Which of the following actions can the appropriate Government take under Section 473?

Suspend a sentence without any conditions.

Change the nature of the sentence arbitrarily.

Refuse to entertain petitions if the person is in jail.

Issue rules and orders about sentence suspension only with court approval.

What does the term “appropriate Government” typically mean under Section 473?

The Supreme Court of India

Either the Central or State Government, based on jurisdiction

Only the Central Government

The Local Municipal Authority

Which landmark case clarified the meaning of “appropriate Government”?

K.K. Verma v. Union of India

Delhi Transport Corporation v. D.T.C. Workers’ Union

Bangalore Water Supply v. A. Rajappa

All of the above

Can the conditions for suspension or remission be independent of the person’s actions?

Yes

Only for specific crimes

Only if approved by the court

Your result is as below :

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