Question

In which of the following cases manner of committing offence is not required to be mentioned in the charge as per the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?

• A. A is accused of the theft of a certain article at a certain time and place.
• B. A is accused of cheating B at a given time and place.
• C. A is accused of disobeying a direction of the law with intent to save B from punishment.
• D. A is accused of giving false evidence at a given time and place.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

For the offence of theft, it is sufficient to specify the time, place, and article involved, without detailing the manner in which the theft was committed. In contrast, certain other offences, such as cheating or disobedience, may require specific details.