Section 220 of CrPC : Section 220: Trial for more than one offence.
CrPC
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Explanation using Example
Example 1:
Ravi, a businessman, is accused of embezzling funds from his company over a period of six months. During the investigation, it is discovered that Ravi also falsified the company's financial records to conceal his embezzlement. According to Section 220(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, Ravi can be charged and tried in one trial for both the embezzlement (criminal breach of trust) and the falsification of accounts.
Example 2:
Priya, a software engineer, is involved in a road rage incident where she assaults another driver, Raj, causing him serious injuries. During the same incident, she also damages Raj's car and threatens him with further harm. Under Section 220(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, Priya can be charged and tried in one trial for assault (causing grievous hurt), property damage, and criminal intimidation.
Example 3:
Vikram, a shop owner, is caught selling counterfeit products. During the investigation, it is found that he has also been using fake invoices to evade taxes. According to Section 220(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, Vikram can be charged and tried in one trial for selling counterfeit goods and for tax evasion through the use of forged documents.
Example 4:
Sunita, a bank employee, is accused of siphoning off funds from customer accounts. To cover her tracks, she manipulates the bank's accounting software. Under Section 220(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, Sunita can be charged and tried in one trial for both the misappropriation of funds and the falsification of accounts.
Example 5:
Arjun, a college student, gets into a fight with another student, Sameer, and during the altercation, he not only injures Sameer but also damages college property and threatens a security guard who tries to intervene. According to Section 220(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, Arjun can be charged and tried in one trial for causing grievous hurt, property damage, and criminal intimidation.