In a case where a previous conviction is charged under the provisions of
sub-section (7) of section 234, and the accused does not admit that he has been previously
convicted as alleged in the charge, the Judge may, after he has convicted the said accused
under section 252 or section 258, take evidence in respect of the alleged previous conviction,
and shall record a finding thereon:
Provided that no such charge shall be read out by the Judge nor shall the accused be
asked to plead thereto nor shall the previous conviction be referred to by the prosecution
or in any evidence adduced by it, unless and until the accused has been convicted under
section 252 or section 258.
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