BNSS Section 255: Acquittal
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter 19: Trial Before a Court of Session
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255. 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.
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Other sections in this chapter
- 248. Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor
- 249. Opening case for prosecution
- 250. Discharge
- 251. Framing of charge
- 252. Conviction on plea of guilty
- 253. Date for prosecution evidence
- 254. Evidence for prosecution
- 256. Entering upon defence
- 257. Arguments
- 258. Judgment of acquittal or conviction
- 259. Previous conviction
- 260. Procedure in cases instituted under sub-section (2) of section 222