CrPC § 226 · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Repealed on 1 July 2024

Section 226 CrPC — Opening case for prosecution

Replaced from 1 July 2024 by BNSS 249 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Offences committed on or before 30 June 2024 are still charged under the CrPC.

The law now: BNSS 249 — Opening case for prosecution

When the accused appears or is brought before the Court, in pursuance of a commitment of the case under section 232, or under any other law for the time being in force, the prosecutor shall open his case by describing the charge brought against the accused and stating by what evidence he proposes to prove the guilt of the accused.

Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text. BNSS 249 in full

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