(1) The Presiding Magistrate shall explain to the minor in simple language the nature of the
charges brought against him. Then, he shall enquire whether he admits the commission of the
offence either as a principal or accessory.
(2) Irrespective of the infant's reply, the court shall:
- hear the testimonies of witnesses; enable the minor or his representatives to put
relevant questions to the witnesses;
- hear any statement the minor himself may wish to make, in which case the Presiding
Magistrate shall put questions to the witnesses, or to the minor as he deems fit.
SUB-CHAPTER I
FULL TRIAL
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