BNSS § 255 · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 255 BNSS — Acquittal
Replaces CrPC 232 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. In force since 1 July 2024.
The text
If, after taking the evidence for the prosecution, examining the accused and hearing the prosecution and the defence on the point, the Judge considers that there is no evidence that the accused committed the offence, the Judge shall record an order of acquittal.
Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text.