THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1898

(V OF 1898)

[22nd March, 1898]

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the Criminal Procedure

Joinder of charges

233. Separate charges for distinct offences. For every distinct offence of which any person is accused there shall be a separate charge, and every such charge shall be tried separately, except in the cases mentioned in Sections 234, 235, 236 and 239.

Illustration

A is accused of a theft on one occasion, and of causing grievous hurt on another occasion. A must be separately charged and separately tried for the theft and causing grievous hurt.