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The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898

Section 248Withdrawal of complaint

In forcePart VI PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONSChapter XX OF THE TRIAL OF [CASES] BY MAGISTRATES

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.

End of s. 248. Not in the index for this Act: Schedule (sub).

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