Section 381 of CrPC : Section 381: Appeal to Court of Session how heard.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Ramesh was convicted by a Magistrate of the second class for a minor theft offense and sentenced to six months in jail. Ramesh believes the conviction was unfair and decides to appeal.

Application of Section 381:

• Ramesh files an appeal to the Court of Session.
• According to Section 381(1), the appeal can be heard by the Sessions Judge or an Additional Sessions Judge.
• However, since Ramesh's conviction was by a Magistrate of the second class, the appeal may also be heard and disposed of by an Assistant Sessions Judge or a Chief Judicial Magistrate.
• The Sessions Judge of the division, through a general or special order, assigns Ramesh's appeal to an Assistant Sessions Judge.
• The Assistant Sessions Judge reviews the case and makes a decision on the appeal.

Example 2:

Scenario: Priya was convicted by a Magistrate of the first class for a more serious offense of fraud and sent...

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