Contents of charge.

What this section does

Every charge must clearly state the offence charged, citing the specific name (if any) given by law or enough of the definition to give the accused adequate notice, along with the relevant law and section number. The charge is deemed to incorporate a statement that all legal conditions constituting the offence were fulfilled. Where a prior conviction is to be used to enhance punishment, the fact, date, and place of that conviction must be stated in the charge, and may be added at any time before sentence.

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Procedure at a glance

Key actors

Court · Accused · Prosecutor

Derived from CrPC s.211.