Opening case for prosecution
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Summary
When the accused is produced before the court after commitment or under any other law, the prosecutor must open the case by describing the charge and outlining the evidence they propose to prove guilt. This gives the court and the accused a clear statement of the prosecution's case before witnesses or documents are called.
Example
Priya files an FIR accusing Arjun of stealing from her shop. After the magistrate commits the case to the sessions court and Arjun is produced before the court, the prosecutor opens by stating the theft charge and saying they will call two witnesses and produce CCTV footage to prove Arjun's guilt.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhen the accused appears or is brought before the Court, in pursuance of a commitment of the case under section 232, or under any other law for the time being in force, the prosecutor shall open his case by describing the charge brought against the accused and stating by what evidence he proposes to prove the guilt of the accused.
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