Library/BNSS/Section 340
Section 340PopularSubstantive

Right of person against whom proceedings are instituted to be defended

Full Text

Any person accused of an offence before a Criminal Court, or against whom proceedings are instituted under this Sanhita, may of right be defended by an advocate of his choice.

Plain English Summary

Guarantees every accused person the fundamental right to be defended by a legal practitioner of their own choice.

Key Legal Elements

  • Applies to any accused or person in proceedings
  • Right to be defended
  • Choice of advocate rests with the accused

Practical Note

Corresponds to Article 22(1) of the Indian Constitution. If the accused cannot afford a lawyer, the State must provide one under Legal Aid (Section 341).

हिंदी पाठ

दंड न्यायालय के समक्ष किसी अपराध का अभियुक्त कोई भी व्यक्ति, या जिसके विरुद्ध इस संहिता के तहत कार्यवाही शुरू की गई है, अपनी पसंद के अधिवक्ता द्वारा बचाव किए जाने का अधिकार रखता है।