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Whether Magistrate can Discharge an Accused in a Summons Case [ORDER]

Criminal Trial - Discharge - Summons Case - If the word 'discharge' is used in a summons case, it cannot be said to be illegal - The court may use the word 'release' or 'discharge' when it finds that the proceedings cannot be continued in a summons case and consequently it drops the proceedings.