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Section 324Procedural

Adjournment of proceeding

Full Text

In every case in which a commission is issued under section 319, the inquiry, trial or other proceeding may be adjourned for a specified time reasonably sufficient for the execution and return of the commission.

Plain English Summary

Provides for the adjournment of a trial or inquiry to allow for the completion and return of a witness commission.

Key Legal Elements

  • Power to adjourn proceedings
  • Ground: Issuance of commission under Sec 319
  • Reasonable time limit for execution
  • Applicable to inquiries and trials

Practical Note

This ensures the trial doesn't proceed without vital evidence from a witness who cannot appear in person.

हिंदी पाठ

प्रत्येक मामले में जिसमें धारा 319 के तहत कमीशन जारी किया जाता है, जांच, विचारण या अन्य कार्यवाही को कमीशन के निष्पादन और वापसी के लिए उचित रूप से पर्याप्त समय के लिए स्थगित किया जा सकता है।