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Sahaj Vidhi
Chhattisgarh Pre 2003

In every criminal trial when the magistrate finds the accused guilty he shall pass the sentence after hearing the accused:

Verified Answer
A. Wrong it is not required in summons cases
B. Right without hearing the accused no sentences can be passed
C. It is required only before sending the conviction warrant
D. Not required at all in any case

Explanation:

Sections 235(2), 248(2), and 255(2) of the CrPC mandate that if the accused is convicted, the judge or magistrate shall hear the accused on the question of sentence before passing sentence. This is a fundamental principle of sentencing.