Section270
Evidence for defence
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Summary
After the prosecution has closed, the accused must be asked to begin their defence and produce any evidence. The accused may give testimony, call witnesses and submit documents. The ordinary procedural rules for recording defence evidence will apply.
Example
Ravi is accused of taking money from a shop. After the prosecution rests, the court calls Ravi to enter his defence; he testifies, calls two witnesses and submits the shop CCTV and bills as evidence. The court records these under the usual rules for defence evidence.
Bare Act
Enacted textThe accused shall then be called upon to enter upon his defence and produce his evidence; and the provisions of section 266 shall apply to the case.
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