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CrPC Section 232 in BNSS: Section 255

Acquittal

Section 232 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Acquittal) corresponds to Section 255 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024.

Text of BNSS Section 255

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.

Entering upon defence.

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