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Law · Q256

Code Of Criminal Procedure

Graduate and Post Graduate · Law · question 256

Q256

In a summons-case instituted otherwise than upon a complaint where the Metropolitan Magistrate stops the proceedings under Section 258 Criminal Procedure Code after the evidence of principal witnesses has been recorded, he may:

A.
Release the accused and such release shall have the effect of discharge
B.
Pronounce a Judgment of acquittal
Answer
C.
Either discharge or acquit the accused
D.
Discharge the accused only on the request of the accused or his counsel

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
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