Acquittal or conviction.

Section 278 of THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023 – BNSS

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Acquittal or conviction. 278. (1) If the Magistrate, upon taking the evidence referred to in section 277 and such further evidence, if any, as he may, of his own motion, cause to be produced, finds the accused not guilty, he shall record an order of acquittal. (2) Where the Magistrate does not proceed in accordance … Read more

Section 271 of THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023 – BNSS

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C.—Conclusion of trial Acquittal or conviction. 271. (1) If, in any case under this Chapter in which a charge has been framed, the Magistrate finds the accused not guilty, he shall record an order of acquittal. (2) Where, in any case under this Chapter, the Magistrate finds the accused guilty, but does not proceed in … Read more