BNSS Section 249: Opening case for prosecution
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter 19: Trial Before a Court of Session
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¶249. 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.
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Replaces CrPC 226. CrPC → BNSS converterSource: BPR&D BNSS–CrPC corresponding section table (UP Police, 2024-07-03)
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Other sections in this chapter
- 248. Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor
- 250. Discharge
- 251. Framing of charge
- 252. Conviction on plea of guilty
- 253. Date for prosecution evidence
- 254. Evidence for prosecution
- 255. Acquittal
- 256. Entering upon defence
- 257. Arguments
- 258. Judgment of acquittal or conviction
- 259. Previous conviction
- 260. Procedure in cases instituted under sub-section (2) of section 222