The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898
Section 248Withdrawal of complaint
In force
Part VI PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONS
Chapter XX OF THE TRIAL OF [CASES] BY MAGISTRATES
s. 248
248. Withdrawal of complaint 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.