Withdrawal of complaint
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Summary
A complainant may request the magistrate to withdraw a complaint at any time before a final order. If the complainant satisfies the magistrate there are sufficient grounds to withdraw the complaint against any or all accused, the magistrate may permit withdrawal. Once withdrawal is permitted, the magistrate must acquit the accused so withdrawn.
Example
Priya files a complaint against Arjun saying he damaged her shop. Before the magistrate passes a final order Priya satisfies the magistrate there are sufficient grounds to withdraw the complaint. The magistrate permits withdrawal and acquits Arjun.
Bare Act
Enacted textIf a complainant, at any time before a final order is passed in any case under this Chapter, satisfies the Magistrate that there are sufficient grounds for permitting him to withdraw his complaint against the accused, or if there be more than one accused, against all or any of them, the Magistrate may permit him to withdraw the same, and shall thereupon acquit the accused against whom the complaint is so withdrawn.
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