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Code Of Criminal Procedure Act (No. 15 of 1979) - Sect 326

Court of Appeal may take further evidence or direct it to be taken

329.
(1) In dealing with an appeal under this Chapter the Court of Appeal if it thinks additional evidence to be necessary, may either take such evidence itself or direct it to be taken by any Magistrate.
(2) When the additional evidence is taken the Magistrate taking the same shall transmit the evidence so taken duly certified to the Court of Appeal together with his opinion on such evidence.
(3) Unless the Court of Appeal otherwise directs the accused or his pleader shall be present when any additional evidence is taken under this section and section 328.
(4) The taking of such evidence shall be deemed an inquiry under Chapter XV.

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