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Under Criminal Procedure Code, 1898 from an order of acquittal time limitation of appeal is`________________?

Correct answer: B. Six months, from the date of order

  • A. Ninety days, from the date of order
  • B. Six months, from the date of order
  • C. Nine months, from the date of order
  • D. None of above

Explanation

An appeal from an acquittal under the Criminal Procedure Code generally carries a six-month limitation period, counted from the date of the acquittal order. The shorter periods listed apply to other categories of criminal appeals, not this one.

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