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.
CrPC Section 231 in BNSS: Section 254
Evidence for prosecution
Section 231 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Evidence for prosecution) corresponds to Section 254 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024.
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