When the charges in a criminal trial are framed?

The purpose of framing a charge is to give intimation to the accused of clear, unambiguous and precise notice of the nature of accusation that the accused is called upon to meet in the course of a trial. (See decision of a four-Judge Bench of this Court in V.C. Shukla v.

How charges are framed under CRPC?

Framing of charge in CRPC is at the stage when the police has completed its investigation and submitted the charge sheet alleging the offense against the accused person. The court thereafter scrutinizes the charge sheet and proposes to frame charge against the accused person.

Who are in charge of issue process?

The issue of process is defined under Section 204 of The Code Of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Section 204 empowers the magistrate to issue summons or warrant (as the case appears) for the attendance of the accused after the witnesses of the prosecution have been filed.

What happens after charges are framed?

After the charges are framed then the Prosecution(State) will lead evidence, the Prosecution Witness will appear in court and will depose and then you can cross examine them, after all the witnesses are examined then you can give your statement and lead the witness and then the court will pronounce its judgement.

How charge is framed under CRPC?

Can be done before the charges are framed whereas can be done only when the trial concludes?

Discharge of an accused can be done even before charges are framed whereas acquittal can be done only when the trial concludes.

What should a charge contain under Section 211 of CrPC?

Sections 211 to 214 of crpc deals with what a charge should contain. Section 211 of the crpc lays down that every charge shall contain the following particulars:-. (1) The offence with which the accused is charged.

What are the forms in which charges may be framed?

The forms in which the charges may be framed are set forth in Second Schedule of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The provisions regarding charge are contained in Sections 211 to 224 and 464 of the crpc. Sections 211 to 214 of crpc deals with what a charge should contain.

What are the particulars of a criminal charge?

Section 211 of the crpc lays down that every charge shall contain the following particulars:- (1) The offence with which the accused is charged. (2) If the law which creats the offence gives it, any specific name, the offence may be described in the charge by that name.

What is section 231 of the CrPC?

Section 231- Evidence for prosecution. (R.W. Section 276 Crpc S. 137,138 Evidence Act.) The judge shall take all such evidence produced in support of the prosecution. The judge may permit cross-examination of any witness to be deferred until any other witness or witnesses have been examined or recall any witness for further cross-examination.