(1)  A person who is indicted for but found not guilty of an offence under section 6(1) may be convicted of an offence under section 21 if the evidence in the proceedings on the indictment establishes that the person committed that other offence.

(2)  A person who is indicted for but found not guilty of an offence under section 7(1) may be convicted of either or both of the following offences if the evidence in the proceedings on the indictment establishes that the person committed that other offence or, if applicable, those other offences:

(a) an offence under section 22 ;

(b) an offence under section 25 .

(3)  A person who is indicted for but found not guilty of an offence under section 12(1) may be convicted of an offence under section 24 , 25 or 27A if the evidence in the proceedings on the indictment establishes that the person committed that other offence.

(4)  This section has effect despite anything to the contrary in Chapter XXXIX of Part IX of the Criminal Code .