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    Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the classification of compoundable and non-compoundable offenses has been provided -
    Question

    Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the classification of compoundable and non-compoundable offenses has been provided -

    A.

    in the First Schedule

    B.

    in the Second Schedule

    C.

    In Section 320 Cr.P.C.

    D.

    In Section 321 Cr.P.C.

    Correct option is C

    Section 320 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, deals with the compounding of offenses. It provides a list of offenses that can be compounded with or without the permission of the Court.
    Information Booster Compounding of offenses means that the complainant agrees to have the charges dropped against the accused, usually in exchange for some form of settlement. Section 320 lists the specific offenses that can be compounded, offering a mechanism to resolve disputes without a full trial.
    Additional Knowledge
    · First Schedule Lists various offenses under the Indian Penal Code along with their classification as cognizable, non-cognizable, bailable, or non-bailable.
    · Second Schedule This does not exist in the Cr.P.C., making the option incorrect.
    · Section 321 Cr.P.C. This Section allows the Public Prosecutor to withdraw from the prosecution of a case with the consent of the Court.

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