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Objections on grounds of informality
Cap. 96, s. 145 · Revised Edition 2020
(1) Objections to a trial on the grounds of any irregularity or informality in the proceedings, or of improper admission or rejection of evidence shall be made as follows–
(a) if the irregularity or informality occurs before verdict is given, the objection shall be made before verdict is given;
(b) if the irregularity or informality occurs in the giving of the verdict or before sentence is pronounced, the objection shall be made before sentence is pronounced;
(c) if the irregularity or informality occurs in or after passing sentence, the objection shall be made in writing to the judge within twenty-four hours after sentence has been pronounced;
(d) if the objection relates to the admission or rejection of evidence, it shall be made at the time of such admission or rejection.
(2) No objection shall be entertained by the court unless made in accordance with this section.
(3) When any objection is duly made before sentence is pronounced, the court shall, so far as possible, correct such irregularity or informality and may direct the trial to be adjourned or to be re-commenced from any point.
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