A is charged by the trial court for a certain offence. During the trial, the trial court added a charge of another offence also against the accused A. Is the addition of a new charge during a trial by the trial court valid? If so, refer to the relevant provision.by Admin Legal Bites 2 Jun 2022 5:14 AM IST
Can a person charged with an offence, which on facts proved reduces it to a minor offence, be convicted of that minor offence, although he was not charged with it?by Admin Legal Bites 2 Jun 2022 5:12 AM IST
'A' lodges an F.I.R. at a Police Station against a named accused of a cognizable offence. Upon conclusion of the investigation, the Police filed before the concerned Magistrate's a Final Report absolving the accused. What steps the Magistrate will take, and what options are open to the informant's complaint in case the Magistrate accepts the Final Report?by Admin Legal Bites 2 Jun 2022 5:11 AM IST
A commits two offences of the same kind against B within a year. Can A be charged and tried for the offences at one trial? Give reasons.by Admin Legal Bites 2 Jun 2022 4:49 AM IST
A is charged with murdering Haider Baksh on 20th January 1997 and Khuda Baksh on 21st January 1997. When charged for the murder of Haider Baksh he was tried for the murder… A is convicted by a court. A challenges the said conviction on the ground of error in the charge. Decideby Admin Legal Bites 30 May 2022 6:16 AM IST
For every distinct offence of which any person is accused, there shall be a separate charge, and every such charge shall be tried separately. State the exceptions to this rule, if any.by Admin Legal Bites 30 May 2022 5:59 AM IST
A is accused of theft of a certain article at a certain time and place. Is it necessary to set out in the charge, the manner in which the theft was effected?by Admin Legal Bites 30 May 2022 5:57 AM IST
A is accused of an attempt to commit the offence of cheating. Is it necessary for the trial court to mention the manner of cheating while the court is framing a charge against the accused? Give reasons and refer to the case law, if any, on this point.by Admin Legal Bites 30 May 2022 5:56 AM IST
Whether charges under section 395 or 498-A IPC against more than one person can be framed without the aid of section 34 or 120-B IPC?by Admin Legal Bites 30 May 2022 5:46 AM IST
A company lodged the first information report for offences under Sections 408/420 I.P.C. against ‘X’ its former Divisional Manager. After completing the investigation, a report under Section 173, CrPC was sent to the Magistrate stating that the case was of civil nature… Decide the Objection.by Admin Legal Bites 26 May 2022 5:53 AM IST
A Magistrate, after considering reports of two inquiries under Section 190 CrPC, orders another inquiry under Section 202. After considering all those reports, he takes cognizance of offence. Examine the legalityby Admin Legal Bites 26 May 2022 5:42 AM IST
