Section 354 of CrPC : Section 354: Language and contents of judgment.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Rajesh is accused of theft under Section 379 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Court Proceedings:

1. The court writes the judgment in Hindi, the language of the court.
2. The judgment outlines the points for determination, such as whether Rajesh committed the theft.
3. The court decides that Rajesh is guilty and provides reasons for this decision, such as witness testimonies and evidence.
4. The judgment specifies that Rajesh is convicted under Section 379 of the IPC and is sentenced to 2 years of imprisonment.

Judgment Excerpt:

• Language: Hindi
• Points for Determination: Whether Rajesh committed theft.
• Decision: Guilty
• Reasons: Witness testimonies and evidence.
• Offence: Section 379 of IPC
• Punishment: 2 years of imprisonment

Example 2:

Scenario: Priya is accused of causing grievous hurt under Section 325 of the IPC, but there is doubt whether it falls under Section 325 or Section 326.

Court Proceedings:

1. The court writes the judgment in English, the language of the court.
2. The judgment outlines the points for determination, such as whether Priya caused grievous hurt and under which section it falls.
3. The court decides that Priya is guilty but expresses doubt whether it falls under Section 325 or Section 326.
4. The court passes judgment in the alternative, stating that if it falls under Section 325, Priya is sentenced to 3 years of imprisonment, and if it falls under Section 326, she is sentenced to 5 years of imprisonment.

Judgment Excerpt:

• Language: English
• Points for Determination: Whether Priya caused grievous hurt and under which section it falls.
• Decision: Guilty *...

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