https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=14897 Amendment of a criminal complaint is permissible to cure minor, inadvertent or typographical errors and to avoid multiplicity of proceedings, provided the change does not alter the fundamental nature of the offence or introduce new facts or accused. The decisive test is whether the amendment would prejudice the accused; courts give wider latitude at early stages or before cognizance, and may order adjournment, recall of witnesses, or a fresh trial to mitigate any prejudice. en-us Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:22:11 +0530 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:22:11 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=14897 Amendment of a criminal complaint is permissible to cure minor, inadvertent or typographical errors and to avoid multiplicity of proceedings, provided the change does not alter the fundamental nature of the offence or introduce new facts or accused. The decisive test is whether the amendment would prejudice the accused; courts give wider latitude at early stages or before cognizance, and may order adjournment, recall of witnesses, or a fresh trial to mitigate any prejudice. Articles Other Topics Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:22:11 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=14897