Entering upon defence
Full Text
(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.
Plain English Summary
Outlines the procedure for the accused to present their defense, including the right to produce evidence and call witnesses.
Key Legal Elements
- Accused called to present defence if not acquitted earlier
- Right to produce evidence in support of defence
- Written statements are filed with the case record
- Right to apply for court process to compel witnesses/documents
- Court must record reasons if refusing a witness/document request
Practical Note
This section protects the accused's right to a fair trial by ensuring they have an opportunity to present their case. The Judge's power to refuse a witness request is limited and requires written justification to prevent misuse.
हिंदी पाठ
(1) जहाँ अभियुक्त को धारा 255 के अधीन दोषमुक्त नहीं किया जाता है, वहाँ उसे अपनी प्रतिरक्षा (defence) करने और उसके समर्थन में कोई भी साक्ष्य पेश करने के लिए बुलाया जाएगा।
(2) यदि अभियुक्त कोई लिखित कथन (written statement) देता है, तो न्यायाधीश उसे रिकॉर्ड के साथ दाखिल करेगा।
(3) यदि अभियुक्त किसी साक्षी की उपस्थिति या किसी दस्तावेज या वस्तु को पेश करने के लिए विवश करने हेतु किसी आदेश के लिए आवेदन करता है, तो न्यायाधीश ऐसा आदेश जारी करेगा जब तक कि वह दर्ज किए जाने वाले कारणों से यह न माने कि ऐसा आवेदन इस आधार पर खारिज कर दिया जाना चाहिए कि यह तंग करने या देरी करने के उद्देश्य से या न्याय के उद्देश्यों को विफल करने के लिए किया गया है।