140. Committal for trial on written statements
Feedback & supportAn examining Magistrate making an inquiry preliminary to committal for trial may, where he is satisfied —
Magistrate
“Magistrate” means a Magistrate appointed by the Chief Justice under the Subordinate Courts Act;
that all the evidence before the court, whether for the prosecution or the defence, consists of written statements tendered to the court under section 141, with or without exhibits; and
written
“writing” and “written” include printing, lithography, photography, engraving and every other mode in which words or figures can be expressed on paper or on any substance;
that the statements disclose sufficient evidence to put an accused upon his trial,commit the accused for trial for the offence. [139
offence
“offence” means any act or omission made punishable by any law for the time being in force;