In charge section of Law against which the offence is said to has been committed ?
Correct answer: C. Must be stated
- A. Be stated or not depends upon discretion of the trial court
- B. Needs not to be stated
- C. Must be stated
- D. None of above
Explanation
A charge must mention the law and the section of law allegedly violated, allowing the accused to understand the precise accusation. Leaving this to the trial court’s discretion would undermine the notice required for a fair trial.
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