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CrPC Section 265E: Disposal of Cases – Code of Criminal Procedure

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Explanation:Illustration:Common Q&A:Q: What are the grounds for dismissing a complaint under Section 265E?Q: Can a Magistrate discharge the accused even before framing charges?Q: What happens if the Magistrate finds the accused guilty?

1[265E. Disposal of the case.— Where a satisfactory disposition of the case has been worked out under section 265D, the Court shall dispose of the case in the following manner, namely:–


(a) the Court shall award the compensation to the victim in accordance with the disposition under section 265D and hear the parties on the quantum of the punishment, releasing of the accused on probation of good conduct or after admonition under section 360 or for dealing with the accused under the provisions of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 (20 of 1958) or any other law for the time being in force and follow the procedure specified in the succeeding clauses for imposing the punishment on the accused;


(b) after hearing the parties under clause (a), if the Court is of the view that section 360 or the provisions of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 (20 of 1958) or any other law for the time being in force are attracted in the case of the accused, it may release the accused on probation or provide the benefit of any such law, as the case may be;


(c) after hearing the parties under clause (b), if the Court finds that minimum punishment has been provided under the law for the offence committed by the accused, it may sentence the accused to half of such minimum punishment;


(d) in case after hearing the parties under clause (b), the Court finds that the offence committed by the accused is not covered under clause (b) or clause (c), then, it may sentence the accused to one-fourth of the punishment provided or extendable, as the case may be, for such offence.]

Explanation:

Section 265E of the CrPC empowers the Magistrate to dispose of cases in several ways:

  • Dismissal of Complaint: If the Magistrate finds that the complaint is frivolous, vexatious, or that no offence has been made out, they can dismiss the complaint.
  • Discharge of Accused: If the Magistrate finds that there is insufficient evidence to justify framing charges against the accused, they can discharge the accused.
  • Acquittal: After a trial, if the Magistrate finds the accused not guilty of the charges, they will acquit the accused.
  • Conviction and Sentence: If the Magistrate finds the accused guilty of the charges, they can convict and sentence the accused according to the law.
  • Transfer of Case: The Magistrate can transfer a case to another Magistrate if it is deemed necessary.

The Magistrate has the discretion to choose the appropriate mode of disposal based on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Illustration:

Imagine a case where a person files a complaint against their neighbor for theft. After preliminary inquiry, the Magistrate finds that the complaint is based on flimsy evidence and is likely motivated by personal vendetta. In this case, the Magistrate can invoke Section 265E to dismiss the complaint as frivolous and vexatious.

Common Q&A:

Q: What are the grounds for dismissing a complaint under Section 265E?

A: The grounds include the complaint being frivolous, vexatious, or failing to establish any offence.

Q: Can a Magistrate discharge the accused even before framing charges?

A: Yes, under Section 265E, the Magistrate can discharge the accused if there is insufficient evidence to justify framing charges.

Q: What happens if the Magistrate finds the accused guilty?

A: The Magistrate will convict and sentence the accused according to the law.

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