Section 281 of BNSS : Section 281: Power to stop proceedings in certain cases.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Ramesh is accused of trespassing on government property. The police file a summons-case against him, but it is not based on a formal complaint from any individual.

Application of Section 281:

• The Magistrate of the first class, after reviewing the evidence, finds that the evidence is insufficient to proceed further.
• The Magistrate records the reasons for this decision and decides to stop the proceedings without pronouncing any judgment.
• Since the principal witnesses have already given their testimonies, the Magistrate pronounces...

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