Acquittal
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Summary
After the prosecution’s evidence is taken and the accused is examined, the Judge hears the prosecution and the defence on whether any evidence connects the accused to the offence. If the Judge finds there is no evidence that the accused committed the offence, the Judge must record an order of acquittal. The consequence is that the accused is legally cleared of that charge.
Example
Ravi is accused of stealing from a shop. After the prosecution calls witnesses and presents evidence, the Judge questions Ravi and hears both sides on whether any evidence links him to the theft. Finding no evidence, the Judge records an order of acquittal and Ravi is cleared of the charge.
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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