233. Power to Direct Tender of Pardon during Trial. At any time after the commencement of the trial of any offence such as is mentioned in section 232 but before judgement is passed the court before which the trial takes place may, with the view of obtaining the evidence of any person supposed to have been directly or indirectly concerned in or privy to the offence tender a pardon to such person on the same condition as mentioned in the said section. 234. When Pardon may be Revoked. (1) When a pardon has been tendered under section 232 or section 233 and any person who has accepted such tender has either willfully concealed something essential by giving false evidence not complied with the condition on which the tender was made, he may be tried for the offence in respect of which the pardon was so tendered or for any other offence of which he appears to have been guilty in connection with the same matter; provided that such person shall not be tried jointly with any of the other accused persons and it shall be necessary for the prosecution to prove that he did not comply with the condition on which the tender was made. (2) The statement made by a person who has accepted a tender of pardon may be given in evidence against him at such trial. 235. No Influence to be used to Induce Disclosure. (1) Except as provided in sections 232 and 233 no policeman or other person in authority shall influence an accused person by means of torture, threat, enticement or any other means to induce him to disclose or withhold any matter within his knowledge. (2) Any statement given by the accused as a result of such influence shall not be accepted as evidence against him or against any other person and shall be without any legal effect. 236. Power to Postpone or Adjourn Proceedings. (1) If due to the absence of a witness or any other, reasonable cause, it becomes necessary or advisable to postpone the commencement of or adjourn any inquiry or trial, the Court may if it thinks fit by order in writing stating the reasons therefore from time to time, postpone or adjourn the same on such terms as it thinks fit for such time as it considers reasonable and may by a warrant remand the accused, if in custody. (2) Provided that no Magistrate shall remand an accused person to custody under this section for a term exceeding fifteen days at a time; 79