Finding lesser offence proved on charge of greater offence
Section 127 of the Navy Act, 1957 deals with finding lesser offence proved on charge of greater offence. When a person is charged with an offence consisting of several particulars, a combination of some only of which constitutes a complete minor offence and such combination is proved, but the remaining particulars are not proved, he may be convicted of the minor offence although he was not charged with The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1958.
(1) When a person is charged with an offence consisting of several particulars, a combination of some only of which constitutes a complete minor offence and such combination is proved, but the remaining particulars are not proved, he may be convicted of the minor offence although he was not charged with it.
(2) When a person is charged with an offence and facts are proved which reduce it to a minor offence, he may be convicted of the minor offence although he was not charged with it.
(3) When a person is charged with an offence, he may be convicted of an attempt to commit such an offence, although the attempt is not separately charged.
Section 127, The Navy Act, 1957 (Act 62 of 1957).
Questions about Section 127
What does Section 127 of the Navy Act deal with?
Section 127 of the Navy Act is headed "Finding lesser offence proved on charge of greater offence". When a person is charged with an offence consisting of several particulars, a combination of some only of which constitutes a complete minor offence and such combination is proved, but the remaining particulars are not proved, he may be convicted of the minor offence although he was not charged with
How do I find court cases under Section 127 of the Navy Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Navy Act 1957 127, section 127 Navy Act 1957, section 127 of the Navy Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 127 of the Navy Act come into force?
Section 127 of the Navy Act, cited as Navy Act 1957 127, came into force on 01 Jan 1958, having been enacted on 27 Dec 1957. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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