BNSS Section 280: Withdrawal of complaint
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter 21: Trial of Summons-cases by Magistrates
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¶280. If 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Magistrate may permit him to withdraw the same, and shall thereupon acquit the accused against whom the complaint is so withdrawn.
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Replaces CrPC 257. CrPC → BNSS converterSource: BPR&D BNSS–CrPC corresponding section table (UP Police, 2024-07-03)
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Other sections in this chapter
- 274. Substance of accusation to be stated
- 275. Conviction on plea of guilty
- 276. Conviction on plea of guilty in absence of accused in petty cases
- 277. Procedure when not convicted
- 278. Acquittal or conviction
- 279. Non-appearance or death of complainant
- 281. Power to stop proceedings in certain cases
- 282. Power of Court to convert summons-cases into warrant-cases