Discharge petition

shammi sharma (Querist) 17 June 2025 This query is : Resolved
WHETHER DISCHARGE PETITION CAN BE FILED AFTER COMPLETION OF PROSECUTION EVIDENCE.
AT PRESENT CASE IS AT THE STAGE OF PROSECUTION EVIDENCE . REGARD SHAMMI SHARMA

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This discussion clarifies the timing for filing a discharge petition under Section 239 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). Generally, a discharge petition should be filed before charges are framed. While Section 239 allows for discharge if the charge is deemed groundless after considering evidence and hearing both sides, it's typically considered at an earlier stage.

T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Expert) 17 June 2025
you can file the discharge petition u/s Section 239, Crpc The accused shall be discharged. - (1) If, upon considering the police report and the documents sent with it under Section 173 and making such examination, if any, of the accused as the Magistrate thinks necessary and after giving the prosecution and the accused an opportunity of being heard, the Magistrate considers the charge against the accused to be groundless, he shall discharge the accused, and record his reasons for so doing.

shammi sharma (Querist) 18 June 2025
Thanks sir for your response ...but my question is whether I can file discharge application after prosecution evidence completed .

Dr. J C Vashista (Expert) 22 June 2025
Discharge application u/s 239 CrPC should have been filed before framing of charges

shammi sharma (Querist) 23 June 2025
Thanks vashista sir for your response.

Dr. J C Vashista (Expert) 23 June 2025
You are welcome and thanks for understanding.

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