Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Section 234

CrPC 234 in BNSS: Section 257

Section 234 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 corresponds to Section 257 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. CrPC 234 deals with arguments. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024, replacing the CrPC. Both texts are set out below, side by side, with the changed words marked.

Code of Criminal Procedure

CrPC 234 is now BNSS 257.

Arguments

Carried over
97% of the old wording kept
Old · CrPC 1973 · Ch. XVIII
s. 234
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 pleader shall be entitled to reply:
Provided that where any point of law is raised by the accused or his pleader, the prosecution may, with the permission of the Judge, make his submissions with regard to such point of law.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNSS 2023 · Ch. XIX
s. 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.
Text from India Code
Related sectionsBNSS 257 · Arguments.
CrPC 233 · Entering upon defenceCrPC 235 · Judgment of acquittal or conviction

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