CrPC Section 227: Discharge
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Chapter 18: Trail before a court of session
Repealed on 1 July 2024 and replaced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).
227. Discharge.- If, upon consideration of the record of the case and the documents submitted therewith, and after hearing the submissions of the accused and the prosecution in this behalf, the Judge considers that there is not sufficient ground for proceeding against the accused, he shall discharge the accused and record his reasons for so doing.
Bare act text for reference, current to 30 June 2024. It is not legal advice; check the official gazette for authoritative text.
Other sections in this chapter
- 225. Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor
- 226. Opening case for prosecution
- 228. Framing of charge
- 229. Conviction on plea of guilty
- 230. Date for prosecution evidence
- 231. Evidence for prosecution
- 232. Acquittal
- 233. Entering upon defence
- 234. Arguments
- 235. Judgment of acquittal or conviction
- 236. Previous conviction
- 237. Procedure in cases instituted under section 199(2)