Under section 337(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, which earlier result ordinarily…
Section 337(1) requires an earlier trial by a court of competent jurisdiction and a conviction or acquittal still in force. The explanation to section 337 distinguishes…
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Under section 337(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, which earlier result ordinarily bars a fresh trial for the same offence while that result remains in force?
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Correct answer D
Section 337(1) requires an earlier trial by a court of competent jurisdiction and a conviction or acquittal still in force. The explanation to section 337 distinguishes discharge and dismissal of a complaint from acquittal.
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Option A
The explanation to section 337 excludes discharge from acquittal for this purpose.
Option B
The explanation to section 337 excludes dismissal of a complaint from acquittal for this purpose.
Option C
Section 337(1) requires the earlier trial to have been before a court of competent jurisdiction.
Option D
A conviction or acquittal after a competent trial triggers the same-offence bar while the earlier result remains in force, subject to the statutory scheme.
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