CrPC Section 247: Evidence for defence
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Chapter 19: Trail of warrant-cases by Magistrates
Repealed on 1 July 2024 and replaced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).
247. Evidence for defence.- 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.
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
- 238. Compliance with section 207
- 239. When accused shall be discharged
- 240. Framing of charge
- 241. Conviction on plea of guilty
- 242. Evidence for prosecution
- 243. Evidence for defence
- 244. Evidence for prosecution
- 245. When accused shall be discharged
- 246. Procedure where accused is not discharged
- 248. Acquittal or conviction
- 249. Absence of complainant
- 250. Compensation for accusation without reasonable cause