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| (1) If the Magistrate considers that the evidence against the accused is not sufficient to put him on his trial, the Magistrate shall forthwith for reasons to be recorded by him order him to be discharged as to the particular charge under inquiry ; but such discharge shall not be a bar to any subsequent charge in respect of the same facts: |
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| (2) Anything in this section shall not be deemed to prevent the Magistrate from discharging the accused at any stage of the case if for reasons (to be recorded by him) he considers the complaint to be groundless. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts