Evidence for prosecution
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Summary
If a warrant-case starts other than on a police report and the accused is before a Magistrate, the Magistrate must hear the prosecution and record all evidence the prosecution produces. The prosecution can apply for summons, and the Magistrate may order any prosecution witness to attend or to produce documents or other things.
Example
Priya files a private complaint that becomes a warrant-case against Arjun. Arjun is brought before the Magistrate, who hears the prosecution and records witness testimony and documents. When the prosecution asks, the Magistrate summons Karan to attend and produce a sales bill.
Bare Act
Enacted text(1) When, in any warrant-case instituted otherwise than on a police report, the accused appears or is brought before a Magistrate, the Magistrate shall proceed to hear the prosecution and take all such evidence as may be produced in support of the prosecution.
(2) The Magistrate may, on the application of the prosecution, issue a summons to any of its witnesses directing him to attend or to produce any document or other thing.
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