Criminal Procedure Code · s 316

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s 316Certificate of medical officer

(1)

If the medical officer shall certify that the accused person is of sound mind and capable of making his defence, the Court shall proceed with the inquiry or trial.

(2)

If the medical officer shall certify that the person is of unsound mind and incapable of making his defence, the Court shall, if

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Criminal Procedure Code satisfied of the fact, find accordingly, and thereupon the inquiry or trial, as the case may be, shall be postponed.

(3)

The certificate of the medical officer shall be receivable as evidence under this section, but the Court may require the personal attendance of the medical officer.

(4)

If the accused person is certified to be of unsound mind and incapable of making his defence, it shall not be necessary for him to be present in Court during proceedings under this Chapter.