Evidence for defence. 266. (1) The accused shall then be called upon to enter upon his defence and produce his evidence; and if the accused puts in any written statement, the Magistrate shall file it with the record. (2) If the accused, after he has entered upon his defence, applies to the Magistrate to issue … Read more
Evidence for prosecution. 265. (1) If the accused refuses to plead or does not plead, or claims to be tried or the Magistrate does not convict the accused under section 264, the Magistrate shall fix a date for the examination of witnesses: Provided that the Magistrate shall supply in advance to the accused, the statement … Read more
Conviction on plea of guilty. 264. If the accused pleads guilty, the Magistrate shall record the plea and may, in his discretion, convict him thereon.