BNSS Section 247: Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter 18: THE CHARGE (A.—Form of charges, B.—Joinder of charges)
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247. When a charge containing more heads than one is framed against the same person, and when a conviction has been had on one or more of them, the complainant, or the officer conducting the prosecution, may, with the consent of the Court, withdraw the remaining charge or charges, or the Court of its own accord may stay the inquiry into, or trial of, such charge or charges and such withdrawal shall have the effect of an acquittal on such charge or charges, unless the conviction be set aside, in which case the said Court (subject to the order of the Court setting aside the conviction) may proceed with the inquiry into, or trial of, the charge or charges so withdrawn
Bare act text for reference, current to 1 July 2024. It is not legal advice; check the official gazette for authoritative text.
Other sections in this chapter
- 234. Contents of charge
- 235. Particulars as to time, place and person
- 236. When manner of committing offence must be stated
- 237. Words in charge taken in sense of law under which offence is punishable
- 238. Effect of errors
- 239. Court may alter charge
- 240. Recall of witnesses when charge altered
- 241. Separate charges for distinct offences
- 242. Offences of same kind within year may be charged together
- 243. Trial for more than one offence
- 244. Where it is doubtful what offence has been committed
- 245. When offence proved included in offence charged
- 246. What persons may be charged jointly