Acquittal
Full Text
If, 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.
Plain English Summary
Provides the Judge the authority to acquit the accused if there is a complete lack of evidence after the prosecution presents its case.
Key Legal Elements
- Judge reviews prosecution evidence and examines accused
- Hearing of both prosecution and defence
- If no evidence of offence exists, Judge must record acquittal
- Trial ends at this stage if acquittal is granted
Practical Note
This is a mid-trial acquittal. If the prosecution fails to present any credible evidence even before the defense begins its case, the Judge can end the trial immediately by acquitting the accused.
हिंदी पाठ
यदि, अभियोजन के लिए साक्ष्य लेने, अभियुक्त की परीक्षा करने और इस बिंदु पर अभियोजन और बचाव पक्ष को सुनने के बाद, न्यायाधीश यह समझता है कि इस बात का कोई साक्ष्य नहीं है कि अभियुक्त ने अपराध किया है, तो न्यायाधीश दोषमुक्ति (acquittal) का आदेश अभिलिखित करेगा।