Section 178 of CrPC : Section 178: Place of inquiry or trial.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Ramesh, a resident of Mumbai, is accused of committing a series of fraudulent transactions. The fraudulent activities were carried out through online banking, affecting victims in Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik.

Application of Section 178: Since the fraudulent transactions impacted multiple local areas (Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik), it is uncertain in which specific area the offence was primarily committed. According to Section 178(a), the case can be inquired into or tried by a court having jurisdiction over any of these local areas. Therefore, a court in Mumbai, Pune, or Nashik can take up the case.

Example 2:

Scenario: Priya, a businesswoman, is accused of smuggling goods. The smuggling operation involved transporting goods from Chennai to Bangalore, with the illegal activity occurring partly in Chennai and partly in Bangalore.

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