CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 247 CrPC

Evidence for defence

Procedure & effect

The accused shall then be called upon to enter upon his defence and produce his evidence; and the provisions of section 243 shall apply to the case.

FAQ — Section 247 CrPC

Section 247 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Evidence for defence”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

The accused shall then be called upon to enter upon his defence and produce his evidence; and the provisions of section 243 shall apply to the case.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.