Section 401 of CrPC : Section 401: High Court'S Powers Of Revision

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where a person, Mr. A, is convicted of theft by a Session Court. Dissatisfied with the judgment, Mr. A files a revision petition to the High Court instead of an appeal. The High Court, upon examining the case records, finds that there was a procedural error during the trial that affected the outcome. Using its powers under Section 401(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the High Court rectifies the error and orders a retrial to ensure fair proceedings.

However, before making any decision, the High Cou...

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