Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
BNSS Section 257
Arguments
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BNSS Section 257 deals with arguments and replaces CrPC 234.
Bare act text — BNSS 257
257. Arguments.
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.
What changed from the CrPC
- CrPC 234 → BNSS 257: "pleader" is replaced by "advocate".
Frequently asked
What was BNSS Section 257 in the CrPC?
BNSS Section 257 (Arguments) replaces Section 234 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. CrPC 234 is now BNSS 257.
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Nearby BNSS sections
- BNSS 252 — Conviction on plea of guilty
- BNSS 253 — Date for prosecution evidence
- BNSS 254 — Evidence for prosecution
- BNSS 255 — Acquittal
- BNSS 256 — Entering upon defence
- 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
- BNSS 262 — When accused shall be discharged