Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 245

When accused shall be discharged

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Provision: Section 245 of CrPC
Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Classification: criminal procedure
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 245 of CrPC say?

If, upon taking all the evidence referred to in section 244 the Magistrate considers, for reasons to be recorded, that no case against the accused has been made out which, if unrebutted, would warrant his conviction, the Magistrate shall discharge him. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to prevent a Magistrate from discharging the accused at any previous stage of the case if, for reasons to be recorded by such Magistrate, he considers the charge to be groundless.

Indian StandardSection 245, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 245 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 245 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

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Common Questions about Section 245 CrPC

What is Section 245 of CrPC?

Section 245 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "When accused shall be discharged". The section states: If, upon taking all the evidence referred to in section 244 the Magistrate considers, for reasons to be recorded, that no case against the accused has been made out which, if unreb...