(1) Where in the course of the inquiry the Examining Magistrate discovers fresh facts which constitute another offence, he shall transmit the case file of the inquiry to the State Counsel for further submission before proceeding to prefer an additional charge or count.
(2) He may also amend the charge where the inquiry permits a new statement of offence to be made on the facts.
(3) He may, in addition, prefer charges against any person who took part in the commission of the offence.
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In force from 27-07-2005
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