After the accused has made his statement (if any) in mitigation of punishment the prosecution shall, unless such evidence has already been given, produce evidence of any previous convictions of the accused. 185. Sentence. The Court shall then again be closed to consider the sentence and after it has determined the sentence the Court shall be re-opened and the sentence announced. 186. Recommendation to Mercy. The Court may in any case in recording the sentence make a recommendation for mercy but in such case shall give the reasons for its recommendation. Note:- And see section 244. 187. Opinion of Majority to Prevail. In all cases where the opinions of the members of the Court differ, the opinion of the Majority shall prevail. 188. Every Member to give Opinion. Every member of a Court shall give his opinion on every question, which the Court has, to-decide. He shall give his opinion as to the sentence even though he was in favour of acquittal. 189. Order of Taking Opinions. The opinions of the members of the Court shall be taken in succession beginning with the junior member. 190. Dissent of Member to be Reduced to Writing. The dissent of any member of a Court from the finding together with his reasons thereof shall be reduced to writing and submitted with the record to the confirming or appellate authority but shall not from part of the record nor shall such dissent be mentioned in the judgement. 63