What is plea bargaining? Briefly describe its procedure and whether these provisions apply with respect to all types of offences and all types of victims.by Admin Legal Bites 14 Jun 2022 1:00 PM IST
In a case tried summarily by a Metropolitan Magistrate, a sentence of six months imprisonment for the accused is passed by him. Is the sentence of imprisonment legal?by Admin Legal Bites 8 Jun 2022 11:06 AM IST
Discuss the procedure adopted by the Magistrate during the trial of summons cases.by Admin Legal Bites 7 Jun 2022 12:25 PM IST
Explain in brief, the procedure for trial adopted in warrant cases instituted otherwise than on Police Report.by Admin Legal Bites 6 Jun 2022 6:58 AM IST
In a trial of summons case, the accused A pleads guilty to the magistrate. The Magistrate records the plea of guilt but does not record it immediately, but later on the basis of his memory. After recording a `plea of guilt’, the Magistrate convicts A. Is the conviction of A valid?by Admin Legal Bites 6 Jun 2022 6:50 AM IST
A, a complainant seeks permission for withdrawal of the complaint from the Magistrate under Section 257, CrPC in a summons case. Is the Magistrate bound to give permission for such withdrawal? Give reasons and also refer to case law, if any, on the point.by Admin Legal Bites 6 Jun 2022 6:48 AM IST
What is the effect of non-appearance or death of complainant in a trial of summon cases by Magistrate?by Admin Legal Bites 6 Jun 2022 6:42 AM IST
A Sessions Judge convicts an accused X without hearing him on ‘question of the sentence’, while the case has been proved beyond all reasonable doubts. On appeal in the High Court, the argument advanced by X… Is the conviction of X liable to be quashed on the aforesaid ground?by Admin Legal Bites 4 Jun 2022 9:55 AM IST
A is charged with murder by the trial court under Section 302 I.P.C. But the court convicts him for ‘abetment for murder’ without framing the charge for the same. A prefers an appeal for setting aside the conviction on the ground that no charge was framed for ‘abetment for murder’… Will the prosecution succeed?by Admin Legal Bites 4 Jun 2022 9:51 AM IST
