STATE OF MAHARASHTRA vs SALMAN SALIM KHAN

The Supreme Court held that the trial court has the authority to alter charges at any stage based on evidence, as per the Code of Criminal Procedure. In this case, the respondent was initially charged under various sections including Section 304A IPC, which was later modified to Section 304 Part II IPC, leading to a commitment to the Sessions Court. The Court emphasized that issues regarding charge framing should be resolved at the trial level to avoid unnecessary delays, ultimately dismissing the appeal against the High Court's decision to uphold the charge under Section 304 Part II IPC.