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Pakistan MCQs
Practice Pakistan questions with answers and explanations.
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A.
A substantial question of law
B.
A complete retrial of every factual issue
C.
A fresh cause of action
D.
A departmental inquiry
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Correct Answer: A. A substantial question of law
Explanation:
Second appeal jurisdiction is narrower than first appeal.
The CPC generally requires a substantial question of law.
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A.
Law defining criminal offences
B.
Law determining court hierarchy
C.
Law governing public employment
D.
Law prescribing time periods within which legal proceedings must be instituted
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Correct Answer: D. Law prescribing time periods within which legal proceedings must be instituted
Explanation:
The Limitation Act generally bars stale remedies after prescribed periods.
The underlying right may or may not be extinguished depending on the law.
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A.
An appeal to a higher court
B.
Reconsideration by the same court on limited statutory grounds
C.
A criminal investigation
D.
A legislative amendment
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Correct Answer: B. Reconsideration by the same court on limited statutory grounds
Explanation:
Review is not a full appeal.
It may address discovery of important matter, apparent error, or another sufficient reason under law.
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A.
An appeal to a higher court
B.
Reconsideration by the same court on limited statutory grounds
C.
A criminal investigation
D.
A legislative amendment
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Correct Answer: B. Reconsideration by the same court on limited statutory grounds
Explanation:
Review is not a full appeal.
It may address discovery of important matter, apparent error, or another sufficient reason under law.
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A.
An appeal to a higher court
B.
Reconsideration by the same court on limited statutory grounds
C.
A criminal investigation
D.
A legislative amendment
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Correct Answer: B. Reconsideration by the same court on limited statutory grounds
Explanation:
Review is not a full appeal.
It may address discovery of important matter, apparent error, or another sufficient reason under law.
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A.
An appeal to a higher court
B.
Reconsideration by the same court on limited statutory grounds
C.
A criminal investigation
D.
A legislative amendment
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Correct Answer: B. Reconsideration by the same court on limited statutory grounds
Explanation:
Review is not a full appeal.
It may address discovery of important matter, apparent error, or another sufficient reason under law.
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A.
An appeal to a higher court
B.
Reconsideration by the same court on limited statutory grounds
C.
A criminal investigation
D.
A legislative amendment
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Correct Answer: B. Reconsideration by the same court on limited statutory grounds
Explanation:
Review is not a full appeal.
It may address discovery of important matter, apparent error, or another sufficient reason under law.
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A.
An appeal to a higher court
B.
Reconsideration by the same court on limited statutory grounds
C.
A criminal investigation
D.
A legislative amendment
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Correct Answer: B. Reconsideration by the same court on limited statutory grounds
Explanation:
Review is not a full appeal.
It may address discovery of important matter, apparent error, or another sufficient reason under law.
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A.
A constitutional petition in every case
B.
A request to the same trial judge only
C.
A criminal revision
D.
A statutory appeal from an original decree to the competent appellate court
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Correct Answer: D. A statutory appeal from an original decree to the competent appellate court
Explanation:
A first appeal may involve questions of fact and law within statutory limits.
The right exists because the CPC or another law provides it.
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A.
A legal restriction placed on property to satisfy a decree
B.
Transfer of ownership to the court immediately
C.
A criminal arrest
D.
A voluntary gift
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Correct Answer: A. A legal restriction placed on property to satisfy a decree
Explanation:
Attachment prevents dealing with property contrary to the court's process.
Further steps may lead to sale or satisfaction.
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A.
A constitutional petition in every case
B.
A request to the same trial judge only
C.
A criminal revision
D.
A statutory appeal from an original decree to the competent appellate court
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Correct Answer: D. A statutory appeal from an original decree to the competent appellate court
Explanation:
A first appeal may involve questions of fact and law within statutory limits.
The right exists because the CPC or another law provides it.
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A.
Awarding punitive damages automatically
B.
Restoring parties to the position they would have occupied but for a reversed or varied decree
C.
Granting a fresh cause of action
D.
Reopening every final judgment
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Correct Answer: B. Restoring parties to the position they would have occupied but for a reversed or varied decree
Explanation:
Restitution reverses benefits or disadvantages caused by an order later set aside or varied.
It reflects the principle that court acts should not cause unjust loss.