Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter XX: Trial of Warrant-Cases by Magistrates · B.—Cases instituted otherwise than on police report
Section 270: Evidence for defence
In plain words
The accused is then called on to present their defence and evidence, following the same rules as section 266.
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Official text
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.
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