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BNSS, 2023
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BNSSChapter XIXSection 254
Section254

Evidence for prosecution

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On the fixed date the Judge will record all evidence the prosecution produces. Witness testimony may be recorded by audio-video electronic means, and the deposition of any public servant can be taken by audio-video means. The Judge may allow cross-examination to be deferred until other witnesses are examined, or recall a witness for further cross-examination.

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Priya files an FIR about a stolen scooter. On the hearing date the prosecution brings two eyewitnesses and the investigating constable; the Judge records the eyewitnesses’ statements and takes the constable’s deposition by audio-video. The Judge permits the first eyewitness’s cross-examination to be deferred until after the second witness and later recalls the first for further cross-examination.

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(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.

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XIX

Chapter XIX

Trial Before a Court of Session

In this chapter

  • 248Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor
  • 249Opening case for prosecution
  • 250Discharge
  • 251Framing of charge
  • 252Conviction on plea of guilty
  • 253Date for Prosecution evidence
  • 254Evidence for prosecution
  • 255Acquittal
  • 256Entering upon defence
  • 257Arguments
  • 258Judgment of acquittal or conviction
  • 259Previous conviction
  • 260Procedure in cases instituted under sub-section (2) of section 222
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