Magistrate concerned had power to Discharge accused under S.63, Cr.P.C. in case of his innocence

-    After completion of investigation and submission of case Magistrate concerned had power to Discharge accused under S.63, Cr.P.C. in case of his innocence, that in case Magistrate found accused innocent, he would refuse to take cognizance of the matter; that Rule 24.7 of the Police Rules, 1934 made a provision for cancellation of cases during the course of investigation under the orders of the concerned Magistrate and that remedies were available to accused who claimed to be innocent and could seek relief without going through the entire length of investigation.

Ghulam Yasin    Versus    D.S.P
2010 P Cr L J 946
Lahore High Court, Lahore

 SECTION 63 Cr.P.C.