Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
BNSS Section 256
Entering upon defence
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BNSS Section 256 deals with entering upon defence and replaces CrPC 233.
Bare act text — BNSS 256
256. Entering upon defence.
(1) Where the accused is not acquitted under section 255, he shall be called upon to enter on his defence and adduce any evidence he may have in support thereof.
(2) If the accused puts in any written statement, the Judge shall file it with the record.
(3) If the accused applies for the issue of any process for compelling the attendance of any witness or the production of any document or thing, the Judge shall issue such process unless he considers, for reasons to be recorded, that such application should be refused on the ground that it is made for the purpose of vexation or delay or for defeating the ends of justice.
Frequently asked
What was BNSS Section 256 in the CrPC?
BNSS Section 256 (Entering upon defence) replaces Section 233 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. CrPC 233 is now BNSS 256.
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Nearby BNSS sections
- BNSS 251 — Framing of charge
- BNSS 252 — Conviction on plea of guilty
- BNSS 253 — Date for prosecution evidence
- BNSS 254 — Evidence for prosecution
- BNSS 255 — Acquittal
- BNSS 257 — Arguments
- BNSS 258 — Judgment of acquittal or conviction
- BNSS 259 — Previous conviction
- BNSS 260 — Procedure in cases instituted under sub-section (2) of section 222
- BNSS 261 — Compliance with section 230