Not Guilty: A not guilty verdict means that the court has found the defendant not responsible for the crime, and they are free to go without any conditions or penalties. This verdict implies that the prosecution has failed to prove the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Unconditional Discharge: An unconditional discharge, on the other hand, means that the defendant has been found guilty of the crime, but the court has decided not to impose any penalty, such as imprisonment, fine, or probation. The defendant is released without any conditions, but the fact that they were found guilty remains on their record.