If the accused refuses to plead, or does not plead, or claims to be tried or
is not convicted under section 229, the Judge shall fix a date for the
examination of witnesses, and may, on the application of the prosecution, issue
any process for compelling the attendance of any witness or the production of
any document or other thing.
Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)
221 CrPC Where it is doubtful what offence has been committed
222 CrPC When offence proved included in offence charged
223 CrPC What persons may be charged jointly
224 CrPC Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges
225 CrPC Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor
226 CrPC Opening case for prosecution