https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=422851 An acquittal under Section 256 CrPC for the complainant's absence is not automatic. The Magistrate must exercise judicial discretion on the facts, consider whether the complainant's presence was essential, and record reasons showing that adjournment was not proper. Where the order contains no finding on these matters and no reasoned assessment of the relevant circumstances, the exercise of discretion is legally infirm. The document states that the acquittal was therefore unsustainable and was set aside, with the matter restored for disposal according to law. en-us Fri, 20 May 2022 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 24 May 2022 11:15:51 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=422851 An acquittal under Section 256 CrPC for the complainant's absence is not automatic. The Magistrate must exercise judicial discretion on the facts, consider whether the complainant's presence was essential, and record reasons showing that adjournment was not proper. Where the order contains no finding on these matters and no reasoned assessment of the relevant circumstances, the exercise of discretion is legally infirm. The document states that the acquittal was therefore unsustainable and was set aside, with the matter restored for disposal according to law. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 20 May 2022 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=422851