Section 266 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 deals with evidence for defence. Under the old law this was Section 243 of the CrPC.
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Section 266 BNSS - Evidence for defence
- Act
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 266 - Evidence for defence
- Old provision
- Section 243 CrPC
Old law → Section 266 BNSS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 243 CrPC | Modified | New second proviso to Section 266(2) provides that the examination of witnesses may be done by audio - video electronic means at the designated place to be notified by the State Government. |
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