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BNSS Section 254: Evidence for prosecution

Verbatim · BNSS254. Evidence for prosecution.—(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.

Corresponds (indicatively) to CrPC 231 of the repealed Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. CrPC → BNSS table

Cite as: Section 254, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Act No. 46 of 2023)