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BNSS, 2023
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BNSSChapter XIXSection 257
Section257

Arguments

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After the defence finishes examining its witnesses, the prosecutor gives a final speech and then the accused or their advocate gets to reply. If the accused or advocate raises a legal point, the prosecutor may, with the Judge's permission, make submissions only on that point of law.

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Rohan's defence finishes examining its witnesses. The prosecutor then sums up the case and Rohan's lawyer replies. When Rohan's lawyer raises a question about whether a search was lawful, the prosecutor asks the Judge's permission and replies only on that legal point.

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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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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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