CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 221 CrPC

Where it is doubtful what offence has been committed

Procedure & effect

If a single act or series of acts is of such a nature that it is doubtful which of several offences the facts which can be proved will constitute, the accused may be charged with having committed all or any of such offences, and any number of such charges may be tried at once; or he may be charged in the alternative with having committed some one of the said offences.
If in such a case the accused is charged with one offence, and it appears in evidence that he committed a different offence for which he might have been charged under the provisions of Sub-Section (1), he may be convicted of the offence which he is shown to have committed, although he was not charged with it.

FAQ — Section 221 CrPC

Section 221 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Where it is doubtful what offence has been committed”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

If a single act or series of acts is of such a nature that it is doubtful which of several offences the facts which can be proved will constitute, the accused may be charged with having committed all or any of such offences, and any number of such charges may be tried at once; or he may be charged in the alternative with having committed some one of the said offences. If in such a case the accused is charged with one offence, and it appears in evidence that he committed a different offence for

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.