Section 235 of CrPC : Section 235: Judgment of acquittal or conviction.

Bare Act

(1) After hearing arguments and points of law (if any), the Judge shall give a judgment in the case.

(2) If the accused is convicted, the Judge shall, unless he proceeds in accordance with the provisions of section 360, hear the accused on the questions of sentence, and then pass sentence on him according to law.

Simplified Act

(1) After listening to the arguments and legal points (if there are any), the Judge will make a decision in the case.

(2) If the person accused of the crime is found guilty, the Judge will, unless following a differen...

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Rajesh is accused of theft and is being tried in a Sessions Court.

Process:

1. Hearing Arguments: The prosecution presents evidence and arguments that Rajesh committed the theft. Rajesh's defense lawyer argues that he is innocent and provides counter-evidence.
2. Judgment: After considering all the arguments and evidence, the Judge decides that Rajesh is not guilty of the theft.
3. Outcome: The Judge announces a judgment of acquittal, meaning Rajesh is free to go as he has been found not guilty.

Example 2:

Scenario: Priya is accused of causing grievous hurt and is being tried in a Sessions Court.

Process:

1. Hearing Arguments: The prosecution presents evidence and arguments that Priya caused grievous hurt to the victim. Priya's defense lawyer argues that it was an act o...