BNSS Section 255 - Acquittal
Description of BNSS Section 255 - Acquittal
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.
| Offence | Public servant in a judicial proceeding corruptly making and pronouncing an order, report, verdict, or decision which he knows to be contrary to law. |
| Punishment | Imprisonment for 7 years, or fine, or both. |
| Cognizance | Non- cognizable |
| Bail | Bailable |
| Triable | Magistrate of the first class. |