In a summons-case instituted otherwise than upon a complaint where the Metropolitan Magistrate stops the proceedings under Section 258 Criminal Procedure Code after the evidence of principal witnesses has been recorded, he may:
A. Release the accused and such release shall have the effect of discharge
B. Pronounce a Judgment of acquittal
C. Either discharge or acquit the accused
D. Discharge the accused only on the request of the accused or his counsel
Answer: Option B
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