CrPC Section 235: Judgment of acquittal or conviction

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Repealed on 1 July 2024 and replaced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).

235. Judgment of acquittal or conviction.- (1) After hearing arguments and points of law (if any), the Judge shall give a judgment in the case.


(2) If the accused is convicted, the Judge shall, unless he proceeds in accordance with the provisions of section 360 hear the accused on the question of sentence, and then pass sentence on him according to law.

Bare act text for reference, current to 30 June 2024. It is not legal advice; check the official gazette for authoritative text.

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