The Calcutta Pilots Act 1859, 12 of 1859, (Rep., Act 4 of 2018)

Section XVI. Upon the completion of the trial, the Jurors shall give their verdict upon the charge, or, if there

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

XVI. Upon the completion of the trial, the Jurors shall give their verdict upon the charge, or, if there be more than one, upon each separate charge. The verdict shall be according to the opinion of the majority of Jurors. If the Jurors are equally divided, the Judge shall declare his opinion, and the verdict shall be according to the opinion of the Judge and the Jurors with whom he concurs.

Source: India Code