Section 248: Withdrawal of complaint
The Code of Criminal Procedure · Code of Criminal Procedure · Chapter XX · in_force
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If a complainant, at any time before a final order is passed in any case under this Chapter, satisfies the Magistrate that there are sufficient grounds for permitting him to withdraw his complaint the Magistrate may permit him to withdraw the same, and shall thereupon acquit the accused.
Effective date: 1898-07-01
Related sections
Section 247: Non appearance of complainantSection 249: Power to stop proceedings when no complainantSection 246: [Finding not limited by compliant or summons.] Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance,Section 249A: Power of Magistrate to acquit accused at any stageSection 245A: Procedure in case of previous convictionsSection 250: False, frivolous or vexatious accusations
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