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Code Of Criminal Procedure Act (No. 15 of 1979) - Sect 249

Panels of jurors to be prepared from each list

249.
(1) Panels of jurors shall at least two weeks before the commencement of sessions and thereafter, from time to time, be prepared by each High Court Judge nominated to preside at the sessions at which such jurors are expected to attend in accordance with such procedure as shall be prescribed by rules. Until rules are prescribed under this section, the rules relating to the procedure in force on the day immediately preceding the appointed date shall continue to be in force.
(2) Unless it be unavoidable not more than one person belonging to or employed in any Government Department, any Corporation or any mercantile or business establishment or on any plantation or estate shall be included in the same panel.


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