In a summons trial case instituted on a complaint wherein the summons has been issued to the accused, the non-appearance or death of the complainant shall entail____.
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In a summons trial instituted on a complaint, if the complainant is absent when summoned for examination under S.200, the Magistrate shall acquit the accused unless there are reasons to adjourn. The logic: if the complainant doesn't appear to support their own complaint, there's no basis to continue the prosecution.