The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898
Section 265KJudgment of acquittal or conviction
Part VI PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONS
Chapter XXIII OF TRIALS BEFORE COURTS OF SESSION
s. 265K
265K. Judgment of acquittal or conviction (1) After hearing arguments and points of law (if any), the Court shall give a judgment in the case. (2) [Omitted by section 3 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 1983 (Ordinance No. XXXVII of 1983).] [Entering upon defence] 265-I.(1) Where the accused is not acquitted under section 265H, he shall be called upon to enter on his defence and adduce any evidence he may have in support thereof. (2) If the accused puts in any written statement, the Court shall file it with the record. (3) If the accused applies for the issue of any process for compelling the attendance of any witness or the production of any document or thing, the Court shall issue such process unless he considers for reasons to be recorded, that such application should be refused on the ground that it is made for the purpose of vexation or delay or for defeating the ends of justice.