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Section 257PopularProcedural

Arguments

Full Text

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.

Plain English Summary

Describes the final stage of the trial where both sides present their closing arguments before the judgment.

Key Legal Elements

  • Prosecutor sums up the case after defence evidence
  • Accused or advocate has the right to reply
  • Prosecution can make further submissions on points of law raised by the defence (with permission)

Practical Note

This section outlines the final oral arguments. The defense typically has the last word (right to reply), unless a specific legal question arises that requires a prosecution rebuttal.

हिंदी पाठ

जब बचाव पक्ष के साक्षियों (यदि कोई हो) की परीक्षा पूरी हो जाती है, तो अभियोजक अपने मामले का उपसंहार (sum up) करेगा और अभियुक्त या उसका अधिवक्ता उत्तर देने का हकदार होगा:

परंतु जहाँ अभियुक्त या उसके अधिवक्ता द्वारा कानून का कोई बिंदु उठाया जाता है, वहाँ अभियोजन पक्ष, न्यायाधीश की अनुमति से, कानून के ऐसे बिंदु के संबंध में अपनी दलीलें दे सकता है।