Section 396
When receivers etc. charged evidence of other cases allowed
Where proceedings are taken against any person for having received goods knowing them to be stolen or for having in his possession stolen property, evidence may be given at any stage of the proceedings that a there was found in the possession of such person other property stolen within the preceding period of 12 months, and such evidence may be taken into consideration for the purpose of proving that such person knew the property to be stolen which forms the subject of the proceedings taken against him.
When evidence of previous conviction may be given 397.
Where proceedings are taken against any person for having a received goods knowing them to be stolen or for having in his possession stolen property and evidence has been given that the stolen property has been
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Criminal Procedure Code found in his possession, then if such person has within 5 years immediately preceding been convicted of any offence involving fraud or dishonesty, evidence of such previous conviction may be given at any stage of the proceedings and may be taken into consideration for the purpose of proving that the accused knew the property which was proved to be in his possession to have been stolen.
Forms 398.
The forms in Schedule 2, with such variation as the circumstances of each case may require, may be used for the respective purposes therein mentioned.
Application of fines 399.
Any Court imposing any fines under the authority of any law for the time being in force may award any portion thereof not exceeding half to an informer.
Power to make rules and frame forms 400.
The Chief Justice may -
(a)
make rules for the preparation and transmission of returns and statements to be prepared and submitted by Courts of
Magistrates;
(b)
kame forms for every proceeding, in those Courts for which he thinks a form should be provided;
(c)
amend or alter the forms in Schedule 2.