Criminal Procedure - Page 14

A, an accused is charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder. Can he be convicted for ‘criminal breach of trust’ without specifically framing the charge for criminal breach of trust?

A, an accused is charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder. Can he be convicted for ‘criminal breach of trust’ without specifically framing the charge for criminal breach of trust?

by Admin Legal Bites 4 Jun 2022 3:55 AM GMT

Offence under Section 302 of I.P.C. is proved against A, beyond all shadows of reasonable doubt. The Sessions Judge proceeds to convict the accused and sentenced him to imprisonment for life without hearing him on the question of sentence. Can such judgment stand on appeal?

Offence under Section 302 of I.P.C. is proved against A, beyond all shadows of reasonable doubt. The Sessions Judge proceeds to convict the accused and sentenced him to imprisonment for life without hearing him on the question of sentence. Can such judgment stand on appeal?

by Admin Legal Bites 4 Jun 2022 3:49 AM GMT

Briefly describe the procedure prescribed for trial before the Court of Session.

Briefly describe the procedure prescribed for trial before the Court of Session.

by Admin Legal Bites 4 Jun 2022 3:43 AM GMT

Three accused persons namely A, B and C commit the offence of cheating under Section 420 of I.P.C. in furtherance of their common intention. The trial court frames the charge against them under Section 420 but does not mention Section 34 in the charge… Should the appellate court set aside the conviction?

Three accused persons namely A, B and C commit the offence of cheating under Section 420 of I.P.C. in furtherance of their common intention. The trial court frames the charge against them under Section 420 but does not mention Section 34 in the charge… Should the appellate court set aside the conviction?

by Admin Legal Bites 2 Jun 2022 12:19 AM GMT

A is accused of theft on one occasion, and of causing grievous hurt on another occasion. A gives an application in writing to try both the offences at one trial. Can the Magistrate do so?

A is accused of theft on one occasion, and of causing grievous hurt on another occasion. A gives an application in writing to try both the offences at one trial. Can the Magistrate do so?

by Admin Legal Bites 2 Jun 2022 12:15 AM GMT

A is accused of six offences of the same kind committed within a space of twelve months from the first to last of such offences in respect of the same person. Can he be tried at one trial for all those offences?

A is accused of six offences of the same kind committed within a space of twelve months from the first to last of such offences in respect of the same person. Can he be tried at one trial for all those offences?

by Admin Legal Bites 2 Jun 2022 12:14 AM GMT

A is alleged to have attempted to commit the murder of B and also alleged to have committed the murder of B, one month after the alleged attempt to murder. Can A be tried for an attempt to commit murder (under Section 307 I.P.C.) and for murder (under Section 302 I.P.C.) at one trial?

A is alleged to have attempted to commit the murder of B and also alleged to have committed the murder of B, one month after the alleged attempt to murder. Can A be tried for an attempt to commit murder (under Section 307 I.P.C.) and for murder (under Section 302 I.P.C.) at one trial?

by Admin Legal Bites 2 Jun 2022 12:12 AM GMT

Whether trial of more than three offences at one trial committed within a year is ‘irregular’ or ‘illegal’? Give reasons and refer to the case law in support of your reason.

Whether trial of more than three offences at one trial committed within a year is ‘irregular’ or ‘illegal’? Give reasons and refer to the case law in support of your reason.

by Admin Legal Bites 1 Jun 2022 11:45 PM GMT

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.

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 1 Jun 2022 11:44 PM GMT

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?

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 1 Jun 2022 11:42 PM GMT

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 Magistrates a Final Report absolving the accused. What steps the Magistrate will take, and what options are open to the informants complaint in case the Magistrate accepts the Final Report?

'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 1 Jun 2022 11:41 PM GMT

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.

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 1 Jun 2022 11:19 PM GMT

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