Section 270Procedural
Evidence for defence
Full Text
The accused shall then be called upon to enter upon his defence and produce his evidence; and the provisions of section 266 shall apply to the case.
Plain English Summary
Extends the defense evidence rules from Section 266 to complaint-based warrant cases.
Key Legal Elements
- Accused called to enter defence and produce evidence
- Provisions of Section 266 (processes for compelling witnesses/documents) apply
- Ensures parity in defence rights across both types of warrant cases
Practical Note
This section ensures that the procedure for presenting defense evidence is consistent across all warrant cases, whether initiated on a police report or a complaint.
हिंदी पाठ
इसके बाद अभियुक्त को अपनी प्रतिरक्षा (defence) करने और अपना साक्ष्य पेश करने के लिए बुलाया जाएगा; और धारा 266 के प्रावधान मामले पर लागू होंगे।