https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=184253 Cognizance of an offence does not by itself bar further investigation under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, and Section 173(8) remains available where investigation defects need correction to reach the truth. The trial court may alter or add charges before judgment on a proper appraisal of evidence and documents, provided the accused is not prejudiced or taken by surprise. If the charge changes, witnesses may be recalled as required. The document emphasises that the criminal process may still be adjusted during trial to ensure a fair and effective adjudication. en-us Mon, 05 Apr 2004 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 16:49:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=184253 Cognizance of an offence does not by itself bar further investigation under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, and Section 173(8) remains available where investigation defects need correction to reach the truth. The trial court may alter or add charges before judgment on a proper appraisal of evidence and documents, provided the accused is not prejudiced or taken by surprise. If the charge changes, witnesses may be recalled as required. The document emphasises that the criminal process may still be adjusted during trial to ensure a fair and effective adjudication. Case-Laws Indian Laws Mon, 05 Apr 2004 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=184253