Criminal Code (Cap. 9)

Criminal Code (Cap. 9), article 527

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527. Where in a trial, judgment is given acquitting the person charged or accused, it shall not be lawful to subject such person to another trial for the same fact. Power of court to order proceedings against calumniators, etc., where absolute innocence of accused is established.

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