(1) Where the accused pleads not guilty, the court shall hear the witnesses for the prosecution and for the civil party in compliance with provisions of sections328 and 330.
(2) At this stage, notwithstanding the provisions of section 361, the Legal Department shall not make any reference to the criminal record of the accused or to any information concerning his character.
(3) If after hearing the witnesses, the submissions of the Legal Department and, where necessary, the observations of the civil party, the court finds that the evidence adduced does not sustain the offence or that the fact do not constitute any offence, it shall discharge the accused.
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In force from 27-07-2005
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