CrPC § 247 · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Repealed on 1 July 2024

Section 247 CrPC — Evidence for defence

Replaced from 1 July 2024 by BNSS 270 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 270 — Evidence for defence

The accused shall then be called upon to enter upon his defence and produce his evidence; and the provisions of section 266 shall apply to the case.

Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text. BNSS 270 in full

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