Police authority to change FIR under IPC 307 to IPC 308 or not?
9 months ago
is Uttar Pradesh Police has authority to change FIR under IPC 307 to IPC 308 or not
A.Dear client,
Yes, the section number can be changed by the police. Moreover, as per Section 216 CrPC empowers the court to alter or add charges before giving the judgement. A police can change the Sections depending on the investigation and before preparing the chargesheet.
Yes, the section number can be changed by the police. Moreover, as per Section 216 CrPC empowers the court to alter or add charges before giving the judgement. A police can change the Sections depending on the investigation and before preparing the chargesheet.
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