Section 255 of CrPC : Section 255: Acquittal or conviction.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Ramesh is accused of petty theft in a local market.

Process:

1. Evidence Collection: The Magistrate collects evidence as per Section 254, including witness statements and CCTV footage.
2. Magistrate's Decision:
   • Acquittal: If the evidence shows that Ramesh was not at the market during the theft, the Magistrate finds him not guilty and records an order of acquittal as per Section 255(1).
   • Conviction: If the evidence proves Ramesh's involvement, the Magistrate finds him guilty and passes a sentence according to the law as per Section 255(2).

Example 2:

Scenario: Sita is accused of causing a public nuisance by playing loud music late at night.

Process:

1. Evidence Collection: The Magistrate gathers evidence, including complaints from neighbors and police reports.
2. Magistrate's Decision:
   • Acquittal: If the evidence shows that Sita was not responsible for the noise, the Magistrate finds her not guilty and records an order of acquittal as per Section 255(1).
   • Conviction: If the evidence proves Sita's responsibility, the Magistrate finds her guilty and passes a sentence according to the law as per Section 255(2).

...

Login to access all pages and read more content.

To disable ads and read rest of the premium content, subscribe to KanoonGPT Pro.