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BBA LLB   28 July 2021

Conviction

In which case was it held that if an accused is charged of a major offence but he is not found guilty, then he can be convicted of all the minor cases in case the facts established indicate that such minor offences have been committed?



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This discussion clarifies a legal point regarding criminal convictions. If an accused person is charged with a major offence but not found guilty of it, they can still be convicted of lesser, minor offences. This is permissible if the established facts of the case indicate that these minor offences were indeed committed. The relevant case law cited is 'State of Himachal Pradesh V/s Tara Dutta'.

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Dr J C Vashista (Advocate)     29 July 2021

Another post with day break.

Same as guided by your professor /tutor / coach.

 

Kevin Moses Paul   29 July 2021

The answer to your question is that it was upheld in the case of "State of Himachal Pradesh V/s Tara Dutta".

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Kevin M. Paul

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