Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Secs. 184 & 220–Penal Code, 1860–Secs 376, 504 & 506–Constitution of India, 1950–Art. 20(2)–Session Court discharged the respondent from the charge u/s. 376 on the ground of territorial jurisdiction and remit the matter back to the Judicial Magistrate for the trial of offences u/ss. 504 & 506–Offence u/s. 376 was alleged to be committed in Delhi and offences u/ss. 504 & 506 were alleged to be committed in Chamoli –No proximity of place and time–Provisions of Sec. 220 Cr.P.C. cannot be applied–Further, the respondent has faced the trial u/ss. 504 & 506 and he has been acquitted–He cannot be subjected to another trial for the same offence.
