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BNSS Section 247 - Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges.

BNSS Section 247 - Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges.

Description of BNSS Section 247 - Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges.

When a charge containing more heads than one is framed against the same person, and when a conviction has been had on one or more of them, the complainant, or the officer conducting the prosecution, may, with the consent of the Court, withdraw the remaining charge or charges, or the Court of its own accord may stay the inquiry into, or trial of, such charge or charges and such withdrawal shall have the effect of an acquittal on such charge or charges, unless the conviction be set aside, in which case the said Court (subject to the order of the Court setting aside the conviction) may proceed with the inquiry into, or trial of, the charge or charges so withdrawn.

Offence

Harbouring an offender, if the offence be capital.


If punishable with imprisonment for life or with imprisonment for 10 years.


If punishable with imprisonment for 1 year and not for 10 years.

Punishment

Imprisonment for 5 years and fine


Imprisonment for 3 years and fine.


Imprisonment for a quarter of the longest term, and of the descriptions, provided for the offence, or fine, or both.

Cognizance

Cognizable


Cognizable


Cognizable

Bail

Bailable


Bailable


Bailable

Triable

Magistrate of the first class.


Magistrate of the first class.


Magistrate of the first class.