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| (1) Where the accused is brought before the court otherwise than on a summons or warrant the Magistrate shall, after examining on oath the person who has brought him before court and any other person who may be present in court able to speak to the facts of the case, if he is of opinion that there is sufficient ground for proceeding against the accused, frame a charge. |
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| (2) Where the accused appears on summons or warrant it shall not be necessary to frame a charge but the statement of the particulars of the offence contained in the summons" or warrant shall be deemed to be the charge and the provisions of this Law as to the amendment and alteration of charges shall apply to the same accordingly. |
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| (3) The Magistrate shall read the charge to the accused and ask him if he has any cause to show why he should not be convicted. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts