Section 121: Charge to be read out to the accused

1) When the accused appears before the court, the particulars of the offence of which he or she is accused, all facts related with such offence, the evidence produced by the complainant in support of the charge and punishment imposable on him or her if such charge is proved shall be clearly stated to him or her, and the claim made in the charge sheet shall be read out by the court to him or her.

2) While stating and reminding the charge and punishment imposable on such charge pursuant to sub-section (1), the court shall also state which charge is based on which proof, evidence or document, and provide him or her with opportunity to see each proof, evidence or document, or to obtain a copy thereof if he or she so wishes.