A, B and C are charged for robbery and after trial convicted by 1st class Magistrate, thereafter whether for the same fact they can be charged and tried for dacoity:
Verified Answer
A. Yes
B. No
C. Barred under section 300 Cr.PC.
D. There will be illegality
Explanation:
Section 300 of the CrPC embodies the principle of double jeopardy. If a person has been tried and convicted for an offence (robbery) on certain facts, they cannot be tried again for another offence (dacoity) on the same facts for which a different charge might have been made or for which they might have been convicted in the former trial.