Which one of the following orders can be passed after the trial of a case is over?

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Trial: A trial is a formal examination of evidence before a judge, and sometimes a jury, in order to decide guilt or innocence in a criminal case.
The question asks which orders can be passed *after* the trial is concluded. This implies that the court has heard all the evidence and arguments presented by both the prosecution and the defense.
Option A: Only an order of acquittal
An acquittal is a court verdict finding a defendant not guilty of a crime. While an acquittal *can* be a final outcome after a trial, it's not the only possible outcome.
Option B: Only an order of conviction
A conviction is a court verdict finding a defendant guilty of a crime. Similar to an acquittal, a conviction is a possible outcome, but not the exclusive one.
Option C: Order of discharge
An order of discharge can be issued in various situations, even after a trial. For example, if the prosecution fails to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt, the accused can be discharged (equivalent to an acquittal). However, it’s not inherently tied to the *completion* of a trial in the way that acquittal or conviction are. It could be issued during the trial's proceedings as well. Therefore this option is not entirely correct.
Option D: Either an order of acquittal or conviction
This is the correct answer. After a full trial, the court must make a determination on the guilt or innocence of the accused. The only two possible conclusive orders directly related to the merits of the case are an order of acquittal (finding the accused not guilty) or an order of conviction (finding the accused guilty). Other orders might follow, like sentencing in a conviction, but the fundamental determination of guilt or innocence is captured in these two orders.