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Criminal Procedure Code · 2021 Revised Edition · Chapter X · Chapter X H
Criminal Procedure Code · 2021 Revised Edition · Chapter X · Chapter X H
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
When the accused appears or is brought before the Court, a charge containing the particulars of the offence of which he is accused shall be framed and read and explained to him, and he shall be asked whether he is guilty of the offence charged or claims to be tried.
If the accused pleads guilty to a charge whether as originally framed or as amended under section 178, the plea shall be recorded as nearly as possible in the words used by him and he may be convicted thereon:
Provided that before a plea of guilty is recorded, the Court may hear the complainant and such other evidence as it considers necessary and shall ascertain that the accused understands the nature and consequences of his plea and intends to admit, without qualification, the offence alleged against him.
offence
"offence" means any act or omission made punishable by any other written law for the time being in force…
offence
"offence" means any act or omission made punishable by any other written law for the time being in force…
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