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Under section _________, Court of Session has power to acquit accused at any stage of the trial?

Correct answer: A. 265 K

  • A. 265 K
  • B. 265 L
  • C. 264 M
  • D. None of above

Explanation

Section 265-K empowers the Court of Session to acquit the accused at any stage of the trial when there is no probability of conviction. Section 265-L concerns the procedure after a conviction, not this power of early acquittal.

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