CrPC 234 vs BNSS 257: Arguments
Section 234 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is now section 257 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, in force from 1 July 2024. 97% of the old wording is kept; 2 words removed and 2 words added.
Struck out: only in the old section. Marked: new in the new section. Punctuation and capitals are ignored when matching words.
CrPC section 234Arguments
When the examination of the witnesses (if any) for the defence is complete, the prosecutor shall sum up his case and the accused or his pleader shall be entitled to reply: Provided that where any point of law is raised by the accused or his pleader, the prosecution may, with the permission of the Judge, make his submissions with regard to such point of law.
BNSS section 257Arguments
When the examination of the witnesses (if any) for the defence is complete, the prosecutor shall sum up his case and the accused or his advocate shall be entitled to reply: Provided that where any point of law is raised by the accused or his advocate, the prosecution may, with the permission of the Judge, make his submissions with regard to such point of law.
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