Multiple choice

As soon as the judgement or final order disposing of a case is signed, the court may

  1. alter the sentence

  2. review the judgement

  3. correct a clerical error

  4. begin the retrial of the case
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: Under Section 362 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, no court shall alter when it has signed its judgement or final order disposing of a case. Option (2) is incorrect: Under Section 362 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, no court shall review the same when it has signed its judgement or final order disposing of a case. Option (3) is correct: Under Section 362 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, no court, when it has signed its judgement or final order disposing of a case, shall alter or review the same, except to correct a clerical or arithmetical error and the retrial of the case. Option (4) is incorrect: No court may begin retrial of the case when it has signed its judgement or final order disposing of a case.

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