258. (1) After hearing arguments and points of law (if any), the Judge shall give a judgment in the case, as soon as possible, within a period of thirty days from the date of completion of arguments, which may be extended to a period of forty-five days for reasons (2) If the accused is convicted, the Judge shall, unless he proceeds in accordance with the provisions of section 401, hear the accused on the questions of sentence, and then pass sentence on him according to law.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 252 Conviction on plea of guilty
Section 253 Date for prosecution evidence
Section 254 Evidence for prosecution
Section 256 Entering upon defence
Section 258 Judgment of acquittal or conviction
Section 259 Previous conviction
Section 260 Procedure in cases instituted under sub-section (2) of section 222