Acquittal
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Summary
After the prosecution presents its evidence, if the judge examines the accused and hears prosecution and defence on whether the evidence proves the offence, and finds there is no evidence that the accused committed the offence, the judge must record an order of acquittal. That order disposes of the criminal charge against the accused.
Example
Priya is accused of stealing from a shop. After the prosecution calls witnesses and the judge questions Priya and hears both sides, the judge finds no evidence linking her to the theft and records an order of acquittal.
Bare Act
Enacted textIf, after taking the evidence for the prosecution, examining the accused and hearing the prosecution and the defence on the point, the Judge considers that there is no evidence that the accused committed the offence, the Judge shall record an order of acquittal.
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