Offence triable where act is done or consequence ensues
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Summary
When an act makes an offence both by what was done and by the consequence that followed, the case can be investigated or tried in any court whose local jurisdiction covers either the place where the act was done or the place where the consequence occurred. It applies when both the original act and its effects matter to the offence. Consequence: proceedings may be started in either location.
Example
Meera cuts a large branch from a tree on her plot, and the falling branch shatters a car parked on the street in the neighbouring ward. Since the car damage is a consequence of her act, the offence can be inquired into or tried either in the court where Meera cut the branch or in the court where the car was damaged.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhen an act is an offence by reason of anything which has been done and of a consequence which has ensued, the offence may be inquired into or tried by a Court within whose local jurisdiction such thing has been done or such consequence has ensued.
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