157. Procedure on arraignment on imperfect or erroneous charge

When any person is arraigned for trial on an imperfect or erroneous charge, the Court may frame a charge, or add to or otherwise alter the charge as the case may be, having regard to the rules contained in this

Code as to the form of charges.

Illustrations

A is charged with the murder of C. A charge of abetting the murder of C may be added or substituted.

A is charged with forging a valuable security under section 467 of the Penal Code

A is charged with receiving stolen property knowing it to be stolen. During the trial, it incidentally appears that he has in his possession instruments for the purpose of counterfeiting coin. A charge under section 235 of the Penal Code (Chapter 22) cannot be added.