Legal Question in Criminal Law in India

Acquital of an accused

There are two types :

1.The Acused is acquitted because the Prosecution failed to prove the charges.

2.It is in some cases told that '' it is pure acquittal ''

How does they differ


Asked on 7/16/08, 4:06 am

4 Answers from Attorneys

Re: Acquital of an accused

Pure acquittal means that there is no charge against the alleged accused. In legal parlance, its called "discharge".

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Answered on 7/16/08, 2:02 pm
Shrichand Nahar S.V.Nahar, Advocate

Re: Acquital of an accused

First is referred to as benefit of doubt. This contemplate some incriminating evidence against the accused, but not sufficient to prove the guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

Second is referred to as case of no evidence or pure acquittal.

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Answered on 7/17/08, 1:06 am
Shrichand Nahar S.V.Nahar, Advocate

Re: Acquital of an accused

First is referred to as benefit of doubt. This contemplate some incriminating evidence against the accused, but not sufficient to prove the guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

Second is referred to as case of no evidence or pure acquittal.

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Answered on 7/17/08, 1:12 am
Aniruddha Pawse Aniruddha.P.Pawse Advocates

Re: Acquital of an accused

Pure acquittal means either there is no prima facie case against the accused or he is in no way concerned with the case.Also in some cases there is no case at all of which the court can take cognizance.

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Answered on 7/16/08, 5:00 am


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