Criminal Procedure Code · s 142

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s 142When charge to be framed

(1)

If after taking the evidence for the prosecution the Magistrate is of opinion that on the evidence as it stands there are suficient grounds for committing the accused for trial, he shall frame a charge under his hand declaring with what offence or offences the accused is charged.

(2)

As soon as the charge has been framed, it shall be read and explained to the accused and the Magistrate shall say to him these words or words to the same effect -

"Having heard the evidence against you, do you wish to say anything in answer to the charge? You are at liberty to make your defence now or you may reserve your defence until your trial before the High Court. You are not bound to say anything unless you wish to do so, but if you elect to make your defence now, any statement you may make or evidence you may give will be taken down in writing and may be put in at your trial".

(3)

A copy of the charge shall, if he so require, be given to the accused free of charge.