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Section 216 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (hereinafter called ‘Cr.P.C.’) empowers the trial Court to alter/add charge(s), at any stage before the conclusion of the trial. However, law requires that, in case such alteration/addition of charges causes any prejudice, in any way to the accused, there must be a fresh trial on the said altered/new charges, and for this purpose, the prosecution may also be given an opportunity to recall witnesses as required under Section 217 Cr.P.C.