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CHAPTER XIX TRIAL BEFORE A COURT OF SESSION

Section 254: Evidence for prosecution

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

(1) On the date so fixed, the Judge shall proceed to take all such evidence as may be produced in support of the prosecution:

Provided that evidence of a witness under this sub-section may be recorded by audio-video electronic means.

(2) The deposition of evidence of any public servant may be taken through audio-video electronic means.

(3) The Judge may, in his discretion, permit the cross-examination of any witness to be deferred until any other witness or witnesses have been examined or recall any witness for further cross-examination.

Corresponding CrPC provision

As given in the correspondence table of the National Crime Records Bureau (Ministry of Home Affairs). Read both texts before relying on it. NCRB table

254231(1). Evidence for prosecution.
254(1).New Sub-Section
254(2)New Sub-Section
254231(2).

Questions on this section

2 questions in 4 of our papers cite Section 254.

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