CrPC Section 226: Opening case for prosecution
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Chapter 18: Trail before a court of session
Repealed on 1 July 2024 and replaced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).
226. Opening case for prosecution.- When the Accused appears or is brought before the Court in pursuance of a commitment of the case under section 209, 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.
Bare act text for reference, current to 30 June 2024. It is not legal advice; check the official gazette for authoritative text.
Other sections in this chapter
- 225. Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor
- 227. Discharge
- 228. Framing of charge
- 229. Conviction on plea of guilty
- 230. Date for prosecution evidence
- 231. Evidence for prosecution
- 232. Acquittal
- 233. Entering upon defence
- 234. Arguments
- 235. Judgment of acquittal or conviction
- 236. Previous conviction
- 237. Procedure in cases instituted under section 199(2)