CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 215 CrPC

Effect of errors

Procedure & effect

No error in stating either the offence or the particulars required to be stated in the charge, and no omission to state the offence or those particulars, shall be regarded at any stage of the case as material, unless the accused was in fact misled by such error or omission, and it has occasioned a failure of justice.

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FAQ — Section 215 CrPC

Section 215 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Effect of errors”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

No error in stating either the offence or the particulars required to be stated in the charge, and no omission to state the offence or those particulars, shall be regarded at any stage of the case as material, unless the accused was in fact misled by such error or omission, and it has occasioned a failure of justice.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.