(1) If the Magistrate, upon taking the evidence referred to in section 254 and such further evidence, if any, as he may, of his own motion, cause to be produced, finds the accused not guilty, he shall record an order of acquittal.
(2) Where the Magistrate does not proceed in accordance with the provisions of section 325 or section 360, he shall, if he finds the accused guilty, pass sentence upon him according to law.
(3) A Magistrate may, under section 252 or
section 255, convict the accused of any offence triable under this Chapter,
which from the facts admitted or proved he appears to have committed, whatever
may be the nature of the complaint or summons, if the Magistrate is satisfied
that the accused would not be prejudiced thereby.
Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)
251 CrPC Substance of accusation to be stated
252 CrPC Conviction on plea of guilty
253 CrPC Conviction on plea of guilty in absence of accused in petty cases
254 CrPC Procedure when not convicted
255 CrPC Acquittal or conviction
256 CrPC Non-appearance or death of complainant
257 CrPC Withdrawal of complaint
258 CrPC Power to stop proceedings in certain cases
259 CrPC Power of Court to convert summons-cases into warrant-cases