Section 249A: Power of Magistrate to acquit accused at any stage

Nothing in this Chapter shall be deemed to prevent a Magistrate from acquitting an accused at any stage of the case if, after hearing the prosecutor and the accused and for reasons to be recorded, he considers that the charge is groundless or that there is no probability of the accused being convicted of any offence.] Frivolous Accusations in [Cases tried by Magistrate]

Effective date: 1898-07-01

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