CrPC Section 232: Acquittal
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Repealed on 1 July 2024 and replaced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).
232. Acquittal.- 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.
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
- 227. Discharge
- 228. Framing of charge
- 229. Conviction on plea of guilty
- 230. Date for prosecution evidence
- 231. Evidence for prosecution
- 233. Entering upon defence
- 234. Arguments
- 235. Judgment of acquittal or conviction
- 236. Previous conviction
- 237. Procedure in cases instituted under section 199(2)