BNSS § 257 · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 257 BNSS — Arguments
Replaces CrPC 234 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. In force since 1 July 2024.
The text
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.
Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text.