Section 254A
Reinstatement of trial after discharge
ActIn forceProvision 196 of 411
Section 254A
(1)
Subject to subsection (2), where an accused has been given a discharge by the Court and he is recharged for the same offence, his trial shall be reinstated and be continued as if there had been no such order given.
(2)
Subsection (1) shall only apply where witnesses have been called to give evidence at the trial before the order for a discharge has been given by the Court.