Any Public Prosecutor when with the consent of Court withdraw from prosecution of any person in such condition if charge not framed the accused will be_______________?
Correct answer: B. Discharged
- A. Convict
- B. Discharged
- C. Released on bail
- D. None of above
Explanation
Under section 494, withdrawal from prosecution before a charge is framed results in the accused being discharged; after a charge has been framed, the result is acquittal. Since the question specifies that no charge was framed, discharge is correct.
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