Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
BNSS Section 254
Evidence for prosecution
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BNSS Section 254 deals with evidence for prosecution and replaces CrPC 231.
Bare act text — BNSS 254
254. Evidence for prosecution.
(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.
What changed from the CrPC
- CrPC 231 → BNSS 254: Newly added proviso to section 254 of BNSS provides that evidence of a witness may be recorded by audio-video electronic means.
- CrPC 231 → BNSS 254: Newly added subsection (2) provides that the deposition of evidence of any police officer or public servant may be taken through audio-video electronic means.
Frequently asked
What was BNSS Section 254 in the CrPC?
BNSS Section 254 (Evidence for prosecution) replaces Section 231 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. CrPC 231 is now BNSS 254.
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Nearby BNSS sections
- BNSS 249 — Opening case for prosecution
- BNSS 250 — Discharge
- BNSS 251 — Framing of charge
- BNSS 252 — Conviction on plea of guilty
- BNSS 253 — Date for prosecution evidence
- BNSS 255 — Acquittal
- BNSS 256 — Entering upon defence
- BNSS 257 — Arguments
- BNSS 258 — Judgment of acquittal or conviction
- BNSS 259 — Previous conviction