CrPC Section 272
Section 272 CrPC – Power of Magistrate to acquit accused when evidence is insufficient
🔹 Text of Section 272:
272. Power of Magistrate to acquit accused when evidence is insufficient.
Where, in any inquiry or trial before a Magistrate, the evidence on behalf of the prosecution is insufficient to justify a conviction, the Magistrate shall record the fact of such insufficiency, and shall acquit the accused.
🔎 Explanation and Key Points:
This section applies to inquiries or trials before a Magistrate.
If, at any point, the evidence presented by the prosecution is not enough to support a conviction, the Magistrate must acquit the accused.
The Magistrate is also required to record the reason why the evidence was considered insufficient.
This protects the accused from being wrongly convicted without adequate evidence.
✅ Practical Effect:
Ensures fairness in trial by requiring sufficient prosecution evidence before conviction.
Prevents unnecessary prolongation of trial when evidence is weak.
Acts as a safeguard against wrongful conviction.
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