Question

In which of the following cases can the accused claim the principle of autrefois acquit or convict?

• A. 'A' was tried for causing grievous hurt with a deadly weapon and convicted. The injured dies afterwards. 'A' was tried for murder
• B. 'A' was charged and convicted for the offence of theft. He was afterwards tried on the same facts for the offence of theft in a building.
• C. 'A' and 'B' were charged with and convicted of the offence of criminal conspiracy. They were tried and convicted of the offence of cheating committed by them in pursuance of the earlier criminal conspiracy.
• D. 'A' was tried for the offence of attempted robbery. Subsequently, he was tried afresh for illegal possession of firearms under the Arms Act, 1959.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The correct option is (B): 'A' was charged and convicted for the offence of theft. He was afterwards tried on the same facts for the offence of theft in a building.