Section 462 of CrPC : Section 462: Proceedings In Wrong Place

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where an individual, Mr. Sharma, is tried and convicted for theft in a Criminal Court in District A, even though the crime occurred in District B. The defense discovers this error and appeals the conviction on the basis that the trial took place in the wrong district. However, according to Section 462 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the court will not set aside Mr. Sharma's conviction solely because the trial was held in District A instead of District B, unless it can be shown that this mistake led to a failure of justice, such as by affecting the outcome of the trial or the fairness of the proceedings.