Section 306 of CrPC : Section 306: Tender of pardon to accomplice.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A major bank robbery occurs in Mumbai, and the police arrest several suspects. During the investigation, it becomes clear that one of the suspects, Rajesh, has crucial information about the mastermind behind the robbery and the whereabouts of the stolen money.

Application of Section 306:

• The Metropolitan Magistrate in Mumbai decides to offer Rajesh a pardon under Section 306 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
• Rajesh is promised that if he makes a full and true disclosure of all the details he knows about the robbery, including the involvement of other accomplices, he will be pardoned.
• Rajesh accepts the offer and provides detailed information about the planning and execution of the robbery, implicating the main mastermind and other key players.
• The Magistrate records the reasons for offering the pardon and notes Rajesh's acceptance.
• Rajesh is then examined as a witness in the court, providing testimony that helps to convict the main culprits.
• Rajesh, who was not on bail, remains in custody until the trial concludes.

Example 2:

Scenario: A large-scale drug trafficking operation is uncovered in Delhi. The police arrest multiple individuals, including a low-level participant named Sunita, who has information abo...

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