Every charge or criminal proceeding abates on the death of the accused, and the court must so order if it is satisfied that he is dead.
Section history
Section 149 — Death of accused
As in force on 2 January 2011.
Section history
As in force on 2 January 2011.
Every charge or criminal proceeding abates on the death of the accused, and the court must so order if it is satisfied that he is dead.