S. 216 CrPC | Alteration Or Addition Of Charges Must Be Based On Court's Satisfaction, Not On Party's Application: Chhattisgarh HC

Dismissing the prosecution's application for framing an additional charge against the accused, the Chhattisgarh High Court observed that it would be impermissible for the trial court to add, alter, or amend the charges under Section 216 Cr. P.C based on the application filed by any of the parties. The bench comprising Justice Ravindra Kumar Agrawal said that only the trial court can alter,...