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Section 255 BNSS — Acquittal

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Official PDF page 83

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255. 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.

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