Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; S. 256 -- Negotiable Instruments Act, 1882; S. 138—Whether dismissal of complaint due to non-appearance of the complainant amounts to acquittal of the accused...
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Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; S. 256 -- Negotiable Instruments Act, 1882; S. 138—Whether dismissal of complaint due to non-appearance of the complainant amounts to acquittal of the accused under section 256 Cr.P.C. – Held: In the facts of the case, that dismissal of the complaint for non-appearance of the complainant amounts to acquittal as contemplated in Section 256 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.