The Supreme Court of India has held that an accused charged only with murder under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) cannot be convicted for abduction under Section 364 IPC in the absence of a specific charge. Dismissing an appeal by the State of Uttar Pradesh, a Bench of Justice Aravind Kumar and
Conviction Under Section 364 IPC Impermissible When Accused Charged Only Under Section 302 IPC; SC Upholds Acquittal
