Criminal Procedure Code · Updated to 1 May 2023 · Chapter XVIII · The Charge
171. Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges
Feedback & supportWhen more charges than one are made against the same person and when a conviction has been had on one or more of them, the officer conducting the prosecution may, with the consent of the Court, withdraw the remaining charge or charges, or the Court of its own accord may stay the inquiry into or trial of the charge or charges.
Court
“Court” means the High Court, a Sessions Court, or a Magistrate’s Court of any class, as the context may require;
Such withdrawal or stay shall have the effect of an acquittal on such charge or charges, unless the conviction is set aside, in which case the said Court (subject to the order of the Court setting aside the conviction) may proceed with the inquiry into or trial of the charge or charges so withdrawn or not proceeded with.
inquiry
“inquiry” includes every inquiry conducted under this Code before a Magistrate;