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Case of denial - Nature of examination under Section 342 Cr.P.C. - Where the Magistrate knows even before the framing of the charge and the commencing of the regular trial that the defence of the accused is one of the total denial it becomes unnecessary when questioning them against under Section 342 to put each material fact against them spoken to by the prosecution witnesses and get their explanation. It is sufficient if he gives an opportunity to the accused person to state what they have got to say against the prosecution evidence. When such an opportunity is given to the accused in the questions put under Section 342 and their explanation again is that they have not committed any offence the omission to put all the points in the evidence of the prosecution witnesses appearing against the accused does not result in any prejudice or injustice to them.