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Criminal Procedure Code Bill
Clause 236

Clause 236

Right of accused person to be defended

of Criminal Procedure Code Bill

BillNot in forceProvision 236 of 436

Clause 236

Every accused person before any court may of right be defended by an advocate.

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←PreviousClause 235 · Power of court to order any production of document or thing NextClause 237 · Change of judge during trial→

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Criminal Procedure Code Bill

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←PreviousClause 235 · Power of court to order any production of document or thing NextClause 237 · Change of judge during trial→

Nearby in this law

Clause 233Evidence to be taken in presence of accused
Clause 234Trial before a single judge
Clause 235Power of court to order any production of document or thing
Clause 236Right of accused person to be defended
Clause 237Change of judge during trial
Clause 238Power to postpone or adjourn proceedings
Clause 239High Court’s power to transfer cases