Any Public Prosecutor ^[1] may, with the consent of the Court, ^[2] before the judgment is pronounced, withdraw from the prosecution of any person ^[3]; and upon such withdrawal,

1. if it is made before a charge has been framed, the accused shall be discharged ^[3];
2. if it is made after a charge has been framed, or when under this Code no charge is required, he shall be acquitted ^[3].