Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Sec. 323–Scope–Powers may be invoked by the learned Magistrate at any stage of proceedings prior to the signing of the judgment–Powers may be invoked after the deposition or the examination in chief of a witness–View of High Court that the committal of the case by Magistrate by adding the charge u/s. 307 was premature–View taken by the High Court was nto correct–Impugned judgment passed by the High Court is liable to be set aside.
