Section 221 of CrPC : Section 221: Where it is doubtful what offence has been committed.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Rajesh is accused of an act where he was found in possession of a laptop that was reported stolen. The police are unsure whether Rajesh stole the laptop himself, received it knowing it was stolen, or committed a criminal breach of trust by misusing it. Under Section 221 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973, Rajesh can be charged with theft, receiving stolen property, and criminal breach of trust all at once. Alternatively, he can be charged with any one of these offences. During the trial, if evidence shows that Rajesh did not steal the laptop but received it knowing it was stolen, he can be convicted for receiving stolen property even if he was initially charged with theft.

Example 2:

Priya is accused of an act where she was found with a large sum of money that was embezzled from her employer. The prosecution is unsure whether Priya stole the money, received it knowing it was stolen, or committed a criminal breach of trust by misappropriating it. Under Section 221, Priya can be charged with theft, receiving stolen property, and criminal breach of trust simultaneously. Alternatively, she can be charged with any one of these offences. During the trial, if it is proven that Priya did not steal the money but misappropriated it, she can be convicted for criminal breach of trust even if she was initially charged with theft.