When the person who would otherwise be competent to compound an offence under Section 320 of Cr.P.C. is dead, then-
Verified Answer
A. Offence cannot be compounded
B. Offence can be compounded by any eye witness
C. Offence can be compounded by the legal representative of such person without the consent of the court.
D. legal representative of such person can compound the offence with the consent of the court
Explanation:
Section 320(4)(b) of the CrPC allows the legal representative of a deceased person, who would otherwise be competent to compound an offence, to do so with the consent of the Court.