BNSS: Chapter 18: THE CHARGE (A.—Form of charges, B.—Joinder of charges)
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- Section 234. Contents of charge
- Section 235. Particulars as to time, place and person
- Section 236. When manner of committing offence must be stated
- Section 237. Words in charge taken in sense of law under which offence is punishable
- Section 238. Effect of errors
- Section 239. Court may alter charge
- Section 240. Recall of witnesses when charge altered
- Section 241. Separate charges for distinct offences
- Section 242. Offences of same kind within year may be charged together
- Section 243. Trial for more than one offence
- Section 244. Where it is doubtful what offence has been committed
- Section 245. When offence proved included in offence charged
- Section 246. What persons may be charged jointly
- Section 247. Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges
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