Section 45: Information and depositions
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45. Information and depositions
(1) The Magistrate shall, as soon as the nature and circumstances of the
case permit, proceed to take the information on oath of the complainant in
Form A of the Second Schedule (if no complaint has been previously made),
and the depositions of those who know the facts and circumstances of the
case.
(2) The depositions shall be taken in presence of the accused person who
may put questions to any witness produced against him.
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- Am I allowed to question witnesses when the Magistrate takes their depositions against me?