CrPC § 273 · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Repealed on 1 July 2024
Section 273 CrPC — Evidence to be taken in presence of accused
Replaced from 1 July 2024 by BNSS 308 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 308 — Evidence to be taken in presence of accused
Except as otherwise expressly provided, all evidence taken in the course of the trial or other proceeding shall be taken in the presence of the accused, or, when his personal attendance is dispensed with, in the presence of his advocate including through audio-video electronic means at the designated place to be notified by the State Government:
Provided that where the evidence of a woman below the age of eighteen years who is alleged to have been subjected to rape or any other sexual offence, is to be recorded, the Court may take appropriate measures to ensure that such woman is not confronted by the accused while at the same time ensuring the right of cross-examination of the accused.
Explanation.—In this section,"accused" includes a person in relation to whom any proceeding under Chapter IX has been commenced under this Sanhita.
Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text. BNSS 308 in full