257. 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 advocate shall be entitled to reply: Provided that where any point of law is raised by the accused or his advocate, the prosecution may, with the permission of the Judge, make his submissions with regard to such point of law.
BNSS Section 257: Arguments
Section 257 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 deals with arguments. It replaces CrPC 234 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
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Text of BNSS Section 257
CrPC sections replaced
- CrPC 234: Arguments
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