Entering upon defence
Section 233 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act deals with entering upon defence. Where the accused is not acquitted under section 232, he shall be called upon to enter on his defence and adduce any evidence he may have in support thereof.
(1) Where the accused is not acquitted under section 232, he shall be called upon to enter on his defence and adduce any evidence he may have in support thereof. 1. Subs. by Act 25 of 2005, s. 22, for certain words (w.e.f. 23-6-2006).
(2) If the accused puts in any written statement, the Judge shall file it with the record.
(3) If the accused applies for the issue of any process for compelling the attendance of any witness or the production of any document or thing, the Judge shall issue such process unless he considers, for reasons to be recorded, that such application should be refused on the ground that it is made for the purpose of vexation or delay or for defeating the ends of justice.
Section 233, The Code of Criminal Procedure Act (Act 2 of 1974).
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Questions about Section 233
What does Section 233 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act deal with?
Section 233 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act is headed "Entering upon defence". Where the accused is not acquitted under section 232, he shall be called upon to enter on his defence and adduce any evidence he may have in support thereof.
How do I find court cases under Section 233 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Code Criminal Procedure Act 233, section 233 Code Criminal Procedure Act, section 233 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 233 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 232 (Acquittal), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When was the Code of Criminal Procedure Act enacted?
Code of Criminal Procedure Act was enacted in 1974 as Act 2 of 1974. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is no longer in force.
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