Section 285
Appeal from conviction
ActIn forceProvision 153 of 220
Section 285
In an appeal from a conviction, the High Court may -
(a)
dismiss the appeal;
(b)
quash the conviction and sentence and acquit or discharge the accused;
(c)
direct that further inquiry be made or order a new tial on the same or an amended charge;
Criminal Procedure Code
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(d)
quash the conviction and convict the accused of any offence of which the lower Court might have convicted him, and maintain, reduce or increase the sentence or alter the nature of the sentence; or
(e)
uphold the conviction and maintain, reduce or increase the sentence or alter the nature of the sentence.