Section 354 of THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023 – BNSS

No influence to be used to induce disclosure. 354. Except as provided in sections 343 and 344, no influence, by means of any promise or threat or otherwise, shall be used to an accused person to induce him to disclose or withhold any matter within his knowledge.

Section 353 of THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023 – BNSS

Accused person to be competent witness. 353. (1) Any person accused of an offence before a Criminal Court shall be a competent witness for the defence and may give evidence on oath in disproof of the charges made against him or any person charged together with him at the same trial: Provided that— (a) he … Read more

Section 352 of THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023 – BNSS

Oral arguments and memorandum of arguments. 352. (1) Any party to a proceeding may, as soon as may be, after the close of his evidence, address concise oral arguments, and may, before he concludes the oral arguments, if any, submit a memorandum to the Court setting forth concisely and under distinct headings, the arguments in … Read more