Charges

What is a charge?
When an accused brought to Court, the charge contain the particulars of the
offence is read and explained to him and he shall be asked whether he is guilty of
the offence charged or claims to be tried as required under S.173(a) and 178 of
the CPC. A charge may be said to be the first step in the step in the prosecution
process of the accused. It is an allegation that the accused has committed an
offence under certain law.
In R v Mohamed Humayoon SHah, charge is a notice to the A which must be
conveyed with sufficient clearness and certainty and which the prosecution
intends to prove against him and of which he will have to clear himself.

What is the purpose of a charge?

-To inform the accused of the offencec alleged against him and for him to prepare
his defence.
-Enable the Court to know what evidence should be led by both parties.
-Indicate the punishment to be imposed an indicate the jurisdiction of the Court
-Indiciate the jurisdiction of the Court

What is conditions of a charge?

Charge must be certain and frame in a good manner, In Lim Bah v Opium
Farmer, the conviction was quashed as the charge of infringing the Opium
Regulation was uncertain and badly framed.