Chapter 14 : The Charge

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80. Accused may examine charge

81. Joinder of charges

82. Several charges to be disposed of by same court

83. Charge where it is doubtful what offence committed

84. Essentials of charge

85. Objection to charge

86. Court may order that charge be amended

87. Court may order delivery of particulars

88. Defect in charge cured by evidence

89. Previous conviction not to be alleged in charge

90. Charge need not specify or negative exception, exemption, proviso, excuse or qualification

91. Charge need not state manner or means of act

92. Certain omissions or imperfections not to invalidate charge

93. Alibi and date of act or offence

94. Charge may allege commission of offence on divers occasions

95. Rules applicable to particular charges

96. Naming of company, firm or partnership in charge

97. Naming of joint owners of property in charge

98. Charge of murder or culpable homicide sufficient if it alleges fact of killing

99. Charge relating to document sufficient if it refers to document by name

101. Charge relating to false evidence

102. Charge relating to insolvency

103. Charge alleging intent to defraud need not allege or prove such intent in respect of particular person or mention owner of property or set forth details of deceit

104. Reference in charge to objectionable matter not necessary