Multiple choice

Any court may alter or add to any charge any time before

  1. the closing of arguments

  2. the judgement is written

  3. the judgment is pronounced

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Under Section 217 CrPC, courts have broad authority to alter or add to any charge at any time before judgment is pronounced. This provision ensures that the trial court can correct errors or omissions in framing charges even after trial commences, as long as the final judgment has not been delivered. Options A and B are incorrect because they suggest earlier cut-off dates not supported by law.

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