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Repealed on 1 July 2024 and replaced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).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.
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
- 232. Acquittal
- 233. Entering upon defence
- 234. Arguments
- 236. Previous conviction
- 237. Procedure in cases instituted under section 199(2)