140. Hearing and taking of evidence for prosecution

When the accused person is brought before him, the

The accused person shall be allowed to cross-examine the witnesses for the prosecution, and in such case the prosecutor may re-examine them.

Nothing in this section shall prevent evidence being produced in support of the prosecution or called for by the Magistrate at any stage of the proceedings; provided that an opportunity is given to the accused to cross-examine and to answer and rebut such evidence.

If the Magistrate calls for other evidence than that produced in the case for the prosecution, he shall record the fact on the depositions stating shortly the nature of the evidence he has called for.

If the officer or other person conducting the prosecution applies to the Magistrate to issue process to compel the attendance of any witness or the production of any document or other thing, the Magistrate shall issue such process unless for reasons to be recorded he deems it unnecessary to do so.