Principle

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — Amendment of Charge — Power to Amend — Amendment After Addresses But Before Judgment

Area of law
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Section 208(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code empowers the court to amend a charge at any time before judgment. This includes after addresses but before judgment. The power is discretionary. The court must ensure that the amendment does not prejudice the accused. The mandatory safeguards…

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