Section 255 The Code Of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 255 in The Code Of Criminal Procedure, 1973
255. Acquittal or conviction.
(1) If the Magistrate upon taking the evidence referred to in section 254 and such further evidence if any as he may of his own motion cause to be produced finds the accused not guilty he shall record an order of acquittal.
(2) Where the Magistrate does not proceed in accordance with the provisions of section 325 or section 360 he shall if he finds the accused guilty pass sentence upon him according to law.
(3) A Magistrate may under section 252 or section 255 convict the accused of any offense triable under this Chapter which from the facts admitted or proved he appears to have committed whatever may be the nature of the complaint or summons if the Magistrate is satisfied that the accused would not be prejudiced thereby.

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