If an accused is charged with a prior conviction under section 221, sub-section (7), but denies having been convicted as stated in the charge, what action may the Magistrate take after convicting the accused under section 243 or section 245, sub-section (2) of the Cr.P.C.?

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Shall examine evidence regarding the claimed prior convictionShall disregard the alleged previous convictionShall review evidence about the prior conviction and, if done, document the conclusionsNone of the above

Explanation

When the accused denies a previous conviction charged under section 221(7), the Magistrate, after convicting under section 243 or 245(2), Cr.P.C., must examine evidence concerning the alleged prior conviction to establish its validity.