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BNSS, 2023
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BNSSChapter XXSection 270
Section270

Evidence for defence

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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.

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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.

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The 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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XX

Chapter XX

Trial of Warrant-Cases by Magistrates

In this chapter

  • 261Compliance with section 230
  • 262When accused shall be discharged
  • 263Framing of charge
  • 264Conviction on plea of guilty
  • 265Evidence for prosecution
  • 266Evidence for defence
  • 267Evidence for prosecution
  • 268When accused shall be discharged
  • 269Procedure where accused is not discharged
  • 270Evidence for defence
  • 271Acquittal or conviction
  • 272Absence of complainant
  • 273Compensation for accusation without reasonable cause
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