Section 70Part 4 — Procedure in Trials before the Summary Court
Acquittal of accused person if no case to answer
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If at the close of the case for the prosecution the court considers that a prima facie case on the evidence presented has not been established, the court shall acquit the accused or in any other case, the court shall proceed to hear the case for the accused.
Referenced By
- Section 83 — Withdrawal of complaint
discretion to acquit or discharge upon withdrawal before defence