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Criminal Procedure Code · s 284

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s 284Appeal from acquittal

In an appeal from an order of acquittal, the High Court may -

(a)

dismiss the appeal;

(b)

direct that further inquiry be made or order a new trial on the same or an amended charge; or

(c)

find the accused guilty of any offence of which the lower

Court might have convicted him and pass sentence on him according to law.