BNSS § 254 · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Section 254 BNSS — Evidence for prosecution

Replaces CrPC 231(1), CrPC 231(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. In force since 1 July 2024.

The text

(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.

Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text.

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