CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 276 CrPC

Record in trial before Court of Session

Procedure & effect

In all trials before a Court of Session, the evidence of each witness shall, as his examination proceeds, be taken down in writing either by the presiding Judge himself or by his dictation in open Court or under his direction and superintendence, by an officer of the Court appointed by him in this behalf.
Such evidence shall ordinarily be taken down in the form of a narrative, but the presiding Judge may, in his discretion take down or cause to be taken down, any part of such evidence in the form of question and answer.
The evidence so taken down shall be signed by the presiding Judge and shall form part of the record.

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FAQ — Section 276 CrPC

Section 276 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Record in trial before Court of Session”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

In all trials before a Court of Session, the evidence of each witness shall, as his examination proceeds, be taken down in writing either by the presiding Judge himself or by his dictation in open Court or under his direction and superintendence, by an officer of the Court appointed by him in this behalf. Such evidence shall ordinarily be taken down in the form of a narrative, but the presiding Judge may, in his discretion take down or cause to be taken down, any part of such evidence in the f

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