Section 246 of BNSS : Section 246: What persons may be charged jointly.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A bank robbery in Mumbai

• Persons Involved:

  • Person A: The mastermind who planned the robbery.
  • Person B: The driver who drove the getaway car.
  • Person C: The individual who entered the bank and stole the money.
  • Person D: The person who provided the weapons used in the robbery.
  • Person E: The individual who helped hide the stolen money.

• Application of Section 246:

  • Clause (a): Persons A, B, and C can be charged jointly as they are accused of the same offence (bank robbery) committed in the course of the same transaction.
  • Clause (b): Person D can be charged jointly with Persons A, B, and C as he is accused of abetment (providing weapons) of the robbery.
  • Clause (e): Person E can be charged jointly with Persons ...

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