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    Question

    Which Section of CrPC authorizes the public prosecutor

    to withdraw the prosecution?
    A Section 304 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Section 313 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Section 317 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Section 321 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 321 of CrPC Withdrawal from prosecution—The Public Prosecutor or Assistant Public Prosecutor in charge of a case may, with the consent of the Court, at any time before the judgment is pronounced, withdraw from the prosecution of any person either generally or in respect of any one or more of the offences for which he is tried; and, upon such withdrawal: (a) if it is made before a charge has been framed, the accused shall be discharged in respect of such offence or offences; (b) if it is made after a charge has been framed, or when under this Code no charge is required, he shall be acquitted in respect of such offence or offences.

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