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.
BNSS Section 255: Acquittal
Section 255 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 deals with acquittal. It replaces CrPC 232 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
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Text of BNSS Section 255
CrPC sections replaced
- CrPC 232: Acquittal
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