Criminal Procedure Code · Updated to 1 May 2023 · Chapter XX · Trials Before the High Court
180. Procedure after conclusion of case for prosecution
Feedback & supportWhen the case for the prosecution is concluded, the Court shall consider whether the prosecution has made out a prima facie case against the accused.
Court
“Court” means the High Court, a Sessions Court, or a Magistrate’s Court of any class, as the context may require;
If the Court finds that the prosecution has not made out a prima facie case against the accused, the Court shall record an order of acquittal.
If the Court finds that a prima facie case has been made out against the accused on the offence charged the Court shall call upon the accused to enter on his defence.
offence
“offence” means any act or omission made punishable by any law for the time being in force;
For the purpose of this section, a prima facie case is made out against the accused where the prosecution has adduced credible evidence proving each ingredient of the offence which if unrebutted or unexplained would warrant a conviction.