Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Chapter XIX: Trial of Warrant-Cases by Magistrates · B.–Cases instituted otherwise than on police report
Section 247: Evidence for defence
The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 was repealed and replaced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 from 1 July 2024. It still applies to offences and proceedings from before that date.
The accused shall then be called upon to enter upon his defence and produce his evidence; and the provisions of section 243 shall apply to the case. C.—Conclusion of trial
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