Question

Which of the following is true regarding the term ‘honourable acquittal’?

• A. Honourable acquittal is statutorily defined term
• B. An acquittal of accused on disbelieving the prosecution evidence in toto
• C. An acquittal of accused on benefit of doubt
• D. An acquittal of accused on compassion of the prosecution

Hint:

Honourable acquittal = total rejection of prosecution case, not mere benefit of doubt.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Meaning of honourable acquittal.
The term “honourable acquittal” is a judicially evolved concept and not a statutory expression.
Step 2: Judicial interpretation.
An honourable acquittal occurs when the court completely disbelieves the prosecution case and finds the accused to be wholly innocent.
Step 3: Distinction from benefit of doubt.
Acquittal on benefit of doubt does not amount to honourable acquittal.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Hence, the correct answer is (B).