255. If, after taking the evidence for the prosecution, examining the accused and hearing the prosecution and the defence on the point, the Judge considers that there is no evidence that the accused committed the offence, the Judge shall record an order of acquittal.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 255: Acquittal
Chapter XIX — Trial Before a Court of Session
Source: official text of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Ministry of Home Affairs).