CrPC Section 234: Arguments

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Repealed on 1 July 2024 and replaced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).

234. Arguments.- 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 pleader shall be entitled to reply:


Provided that where any point of law is raised by the accused or his pleader, the prosecution may, with the permission of the Judge, make his submissions with regard to such point of law.

Bare act text for reference, current to 30 June 2024. It is not legal advice; check the official gazette for authoritative text.

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