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The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898

Section 233Separate charges for distinct offences

In forcePart VI PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONSChapter XIX OF THE CHARGE

Part VI PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONS

Chapter XIX OF THE CHARGE

Joinder of Charges

s. 233

233. Separate charges for distinct offences For every distinct offence of which any person is accused there shall be a separate charge, and every such charge shall be tried separately, except in the cases mentioned in sections 234, 235, 236 and 239. Illustration A is accused of a theft on one occasion, and of causing grievous hurt on another occasion. A must be separately charged and separately tried for the theft and causing grievous hurt.

End of s. 233. Not in the index for this Act: Schedule (sub).

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