Section 219 of CrPC : Section 219: Three Offences Of Same Kind Within Year May Be Charged Together

Explanation using Example

Imagine a situation where an individual, let's call him Ravi, has been caught shoplifting on three separate occasions within a year. The first incident occurred in January, the second in May, and the third in November. Each time, Ravi stole items from different shops, but the value of the goods was under the threshold that would make it a more serious theft under the Indian Penal Code.

Under Section 219 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, since Ravi committed multiple offences of the same kind (theft under the same section of the Indian Penal Code) within twelve months, he can be charged and tried for all three incidents in a single trial instead of having separate trials for each offence. This provision simplifies the legal process and saves time for both the judiciary and the accused.