254. (1) On the date so fixed, the Judge shall proceed to take all such evidence as may be produced in support of the prosecution: Provided that evidence of a witness under this sub-section may be recorded by audio-video electronic means. (2) The deposition of evidence of any public servant may be taken through audio-video electronic means. (3) The Judge may, in his discretion, permit the cross-examination of any witness to be deferred until any other witness or witnesses have been examined or recall any witness for further cross-examination.
BNSS Section 254: Evidence for prosecution
Section 254 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 deals with evidence for prosecution. It replaces CrPC 231 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
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Text of BNSS Section 254
CrPC sections replaced
- CrPC 231: Evidence for prosecution
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