Principle

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE – Substitution of Conviction – Power under Section 217 of Criminal Procedure Code

Area of law
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Section 217 allows conviction for a different offence disclosed by the evidence. The accused must have had notice of the facts. The principle prevents acquittal on technical grounds. The court must be satisfied that the accused was not prejudiced. The rule applies to both trial…

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