Section 196: Rebutting evidence.

(1) At the close of the evidence for the defence, or, where it is sought to rebut evidence of good character, after evidence of good character has been given, the Court may, in its discretion, grant the prosecutor leave to call rebutting evidence where something has arisen ex improviso, in the course of the defence. (2) Where such evidence in rebuttal is given, counsel for the defence shall be entitled to comment on the evidence so given. CLOSE OF HEARING IN TRIALS BY JURY