Section 257 of THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023 – BNSS

Arguments.

257. 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.