Multiple choice

Under Section 216 of CrPC, the Court has the power to

  1. add to the charge(s) already framed

  2. alter the charge(s) already framed

  3. neither alter nor add to the charge(s) already framed

  4. both add to and alter the charge(s) already framed
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: Not only to add but also to alter the charge. Option (2) is incorrect: Not only to alter but also to add the charge. Option (3) is incorrect: To alter or add to any charge at any time before judgement is pronounced. Option (4) is correct: To alter or add to any charge at any time before judgement is pronounced.

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