(1)If a charge is altered or a new charge framed under section 128, the court must immediately call on the accused to enter his²⁰²¹the accused’s²⁰²¹ plea and to state whether he²⁰²¹the accused²⁰²¹ is ready to be tried on this altered or new charge.

(2)If the accused declares that he²⁰²¹the accused²⁰²¹ is not ready, the court must duly consider any reason he²⁰²¹the accused²⁰²¹ gives.

(3)If the court thinks that proceeding immediately with the trial is unlikely to prejudice the accused’s defence or the prosecutor’s conduct of the case, then it may proceed with the trial.

(4)If the court thinks otherwise, then it may direct a new trial or adjourn the trial for as long as necessary.