Section 244 of BNSS : Section 244: Where it is doubtful what offence has been committed.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Raj is accused of an act where he was found in possession of a laptop that was reported stolen. The circumstances are such that it is unclear whether Raj stole the laptop himself, received it knowing it was stolen, or committed a criminal breach of trust by misappropriating it. Under Section 244 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, Raj can be charged with theft, receiving stolen property, and criminal breach of trust all at once. Alternatively, he can be charged with any one of these offences. During the trial, if evidence shows that Raj did not steal the laptop but received it knowing it was stolen, he can be convicted for receiving stolen property even if he was initially charged with theft....

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