BNSS Section 257: Arguments
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter 19: Trial Before a Court of Session
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257. When the examination of the witnesses (if any) for the defence is complete, the prosecutor shall sum up his case and the accused or his advocate shall be entitled to reply: Provided that where any point of law is raised by the accused or his advocate, the prosecution may, with the permission of the Judge, make his submissions with regard to such point of law.
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Other sections in this chapter
- 248. Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor
- 249. Opening case for prosecution
- 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
- 258. Judgment of acquittal or conviction
- 259. Previous conviction
- 260. Procedure in cases instituted under sub-section (2) of section 222