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"Where, in the course of any inquiry into, or trial of, an offence, it appears from the evidence that any person, not being the accused, has committed an offence for which such person could be tried together with the accused, the Court may proceed against such person for the offence which he appears to have committed.

If such person is not attending the Court, they may be arrested or summoned, depending on the circumstances of the case.

Any person attending the Court, although not under arrest or summoned, may be detained by the Court for the purpose of the inquiry into, or trial of, the offence which he appears to have committed.

Where the Court proceeds against any person under Sub-section (1):

1. The proceedings in respect of such person shall be commenced afresh, and witnesses shall be re-heard.
2. Subject to the provisions of clause (a), the case may proceed as if such person had been an accused person when the Court took cognizance of the offence upon which the inquiry or trial was commenced."