Criminal Courts Can Frame Charges By Excluding Offences In Final Report Or Including Offences Not Mentioned In Final Report: Kerala HC

Kerala High Court ruled that criminal courts can exclude charges not included in the final report but supported by prosecution records. The court held that charges can be framed based on the evidence presented, even if they were not initially listed in the final report. The case involved a dispute over the inclusion of additional charges during the trial. The court’s decision clarifies the scope of a criminal court’s authority to frame charges and ensures that all relevant evidence is considered in the pursuit of justice.