(2) Where the Magistrate does not proceed in accordance with the provisions of section 349 1[***], he shall, if he finds the accused guilty, pass sentence upon him according to law.
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The words and figure “section 562” were omitted by section 69 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2009 (Act No. XXXII of 2009) (with effect from 1st November, 2007).