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BNSS Section 257: Arguments

Verbatim · BNSS257. Arguments.—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.

Corresponds (indicatively) to CrPC 234 of the repealed Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. CrPC → BNSS table

Cite as: Section 257, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Act No. 46 of 2023)