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The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898

( ACT NO. V OF 1898 )

Chapter XIX

OF THE CHARGE

Form of Charges

When new trial may be directed, or trial suspended
229. If the new or altered or added charge is such that proceeding immediately with the trial is likely, in the opinion of the Court, to prejudice the accused or the prosecutor as aforesaid, the Court may either direct a new trial or adjourn the trial for such period as may be necessary.

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