Multiple choice

Withdrawal of a complaint under section 257 of CrPC results in

  1. acquittal of the accused in cases where charge has already been framed

  2. discharge of the accused in cases where the charge has not yet been framed

  3. acquittal of the accused irrespective of whether the charge has been framed or not

  4. Either (1) or (2)

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Explanation

(1) Withdrawal of a complaint under section 257 of CrPC results in acquittal of the accused in cases where charge has already been framed.