The Allahabad High Court has affirmed that a trial court possesses the authority to alter or add charges, including the addition of a murder charge (Section 302 IPC) in a dowry death case, even at the stage of final arguments, provided there is material evidence such as a viscera report indicating poisoning. Justice Nand Prabha
Trial Courts Can Add Murder Charge Before Judgment If Evidence Permits; Allahabad High Court Upholds Inclusion of Sec 302 IPC Based on Viscera Report
