Section 308 of CrPC : Section 308: Trial of person not complying with conditions of pardon.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi was involved in a large-scale financial fraud case in Mumbai. The police arrested several individuals, including Ravi. During the investigation, Ravi agreed to become an approver (a witness for the prosecution) and accepted a tender of pardon under Section 306 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. In exchange for his testimony against the main accused, Ravi was promised immunity from prosecution for his role in the fraud.

However, during the trial, the Public Prosecutor discovered that Ravi had deliberately concealed crucial information about the involvement of another key conspirator. The Public Prosecutor certified that Ravi had not complied with the conditions of the pardon by wilfully concealing essential information. Consequently, Ravi was put on trial for the original offence of financial fraud and for giving false evidence.

Before the trial commenced, the Court asked Ravi if he pleaded that he had complied with the conditions of the par...

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