BNSS Section 258: Judgment of acquittal or conviction
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter 19: Trial Before a Court of Session
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258.
(1) After hearing arguments and points of law (if any), the Judge shall give a judgment in the case, as soon as possible, within a period of thirty days from the date of completion of arguments, which may be extended to a period of forty-five days for reasons to be recorded in writing.
(2) If the accused is convicted, the Judge shall, unless he proceeds in accordance with the provisions of section 401, hear the accused on the questions of sentence, and then pass sentence on him according to law.
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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
- 255. Acquittal
- 256. Entering upon defence
- 257. Arguments
- 259. Previous conviction
- 260. Procedure in cases instituted under sub-section (2) of section 222