Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 → Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
CrPC 232BNSS 255
Acquittal
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Under Section 255 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 232 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...
Bare act text — BNSS 255
255. Acquittal.—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.
Frequently asked
What is CrPC 232 equivalent in BNSS?
CrPC Section 232 (Acquittal) corresponds to Section 255 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).
What changed between CrPC 232 and BNSS 255?
No change.
How do I cite BNSS 255 in a pleading?
Under Section 255 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 232 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...
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