Opening of prosecution case
Section 106 of the Navy Act, 1957 deals with opening of prosecution case. If the accused pleads not guilty or refuses to, or does not, plead or if he claims to be tried or if in the circumstances mentioned in sub-section (3) of section 105 withdraws the plea of guilty or if the court does not accept the plea of guilty, the court shall proceed to try the accused. The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1958.
(1) If the accused pleads not guilty or refuses to, or does not, plead or if he claims to be tried or if in the circumstances mentioned in sub-section (3) of section 105 withdraws the plea of guilty or if the court does not accept the plea of guilty, the court shall proceed to try the accused.
(2) The prosecutor shall open his case by reading the circumstantial letter prepared in accordance with the regulations made under this Act, reading from this Act or the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) or other law the description of the offence charged and stating shortly by what evidence he expects to prove the guilt of the accused.
(3) The prosecutor shall then examine his witnesses.
Section 106, The Navy Act, 1957 (Act 62 of 1957).
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Questions about Section 106
What does Section 106 of the Navy Act deal with?
Section 106 of the Navy Act is headed "Opening of prosecution case". If the accused pleads not guilty or refuses to, or does not, plead or if he claims to be tried or if in the circumstances mentioned in sub-section (3) of section 105 withdraws the plea of guilty or if the court does not accept the plea of guilty, the court shall proceed to try the accused.
How do I find court cases under Section 106 of the Navy Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Navy Act 1957 106, section 106 Navy Act 1957, section 106 of the Navy Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 106 of the Navy Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 105 (Arraignment), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 106 of the Navy Act come into force?
Section 106 of the Navy Act, cited as Navy Act 1957 106, came into force on 01 Jan 1958, having been enacted on 27 Dec 1957. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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