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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.

Text of BNSS Section 254

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.

Acquittal.

CrPC sections replaced

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