KANTILAL CHANDULAL MEHTA vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to amend the charge against the appellant under Section 406 IPC to include misappropriation of goods, emphasizing the powers granted by Section 423(1)(d) and Section 535 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898. The Court clarified that the amendment did not constitute a new charge or prejudice the appellant, as it related to the same indivisible transaction. The appeal was dismissed, affirming that the accused was given a fair opportunity to defend against the amended charge.