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Section 78: Application for separate trial

Sashastra Seema Bal Rule, 2009Central Rules · 2007

(1) Where two or more accused are charged jointly, anyone of the accused may, before pleading to the charge, apply to the Court to be tried separately on the ground that he would be prejudiced in his defence if he were not tried separately.

(2) Where the accused makes such an application, the prosecutor may address the Court in answer thereto and the accused may reply to the prosecutor's address.

(3) Where the Court is of the opinion that the interests of justice so require, it shall allow the application and try separately the accused who made it.

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ActSashastra Seema Bal Rule, 2009
Section78
Marginal noteApplication for separate trial
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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