Principle

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE – Substitution of Offence – No Infringement of Fair Hearing

Area of law
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Substitution of conviction under Section 217 does not violate fair hearing if the evidence put the accused on notice. The accused must have had the opportunity to defend against the facts. The principle applies to both trial and appellate substitution. The accused cannot claim surprise…

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