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summary trial under code of criminal procedure


17-Feb-2023 (In Criminal Law)
The summary procedure given under the criminal procedure states that generally offences with imprisonment upto 2 years have the option of summary procedure. But sub clause(c) of clause (1) of section 260 of this act states that offences u/s 379,380,381 of IPC can be tried in a summary way. But the imprisonment u/s 379, 380 states that it can extend upto 3 years. If the sentence is upto 7 years as given u/s380 of IPC how can this be proceeded with summary trial.
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Section 378 of the IPC defines “theft” and section 379 of the IPC provides for punishment for theft. As per the latter, the offence is “cognizable” meaning a police officer can arrest without warrant. It is also non-bailable. The offence is however “compoundable” meaning the complaint/case can be settled/withdrawn.
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