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CrPC, 1973
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CrPCChapter XVIIISection 235
Section235

Judgment of acquittal or conviction

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After hearing arguments and any points of law, the judge must deliver a formal judgment. If the accused is convicted, the judge will hear the accused on the question of sentence unless proceeding under section 360. The judge then pronounces sentence according to law.

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Ravi is tried for stealing from a shop. After arguments the judge convicts him. Unless the judge proceeds under section 360, the judge will ask Ravi to speak on the question of sentence and then pronounce the sentence according to law.

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(1) After hearing arguments and points of law (if any), the Judge shall give a judgment in the case.

(2) If the accused is convicted, the Judge shall, unless he proceeds in accordance with the provisions of section 360 hear the accused on the question of sentence, and then pass sentence on him according to law.

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XVIII

Chapter XVIII

Trial Before A Court Of Session

In this chapter

  • 225Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor
  • 226Opening case for prosecution
  • 227Discharge
  • 228Framing of charge
  • 229Conviction on plea of guilty
  • 230Date for prosecution evidence
  • 231Evidence for prosecution
  • 232Acquittal
  • 233Entering upon defence
  • 234Arguments
  • 235Judgment of acquittal or conviction
  • 236Previous conviction
  • 237Procedure in cases instituted under section 199(2)
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