Section 224 of CrPC : Section 224: Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges.
CrPC
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Explanation using Example
Example 1:
Rajesh is charged with three offenses: theft, assault, and vandalism. During the trial, the court finds Rajesh guilty of theft. Given this conviction, the public prosecutor, with the court's consent, decides to withdraw the remaining charges of assault and vandalism. The court agrees, and as a result, Rajesh is acquitted of the assault and vandalism charges. However, if Rajesh's theft conviction is later overturned on appeal, the court may decide to reopen the trial for the assault and vandalism charges.
Example 2:
Priya is accused of fraud, forgery, and embezzlement. The court convicts her of fraud. The prosecution, seeing the conviction, requests the court to withdraw the charges of forgery and embezzlement. The court consents, leading to Priya's acquittal on these charges. If Priya successfully appeals the fraud conviction and it is set aside, the court may, depending on the appellate court's order, resume the trial for the forgery and embezzlement charges.