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 or acquitted of an offence, they cannot be tried again for the same offence or for any other offence based on the same facts for which a different charge might have been made.