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Crpc 1973

Evidence to be taken in presence of accused

Repealed Act 2 of 1974 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 2 of 1974 Cited by 4 provisions

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Section 273 of Crpc 1973 deals with evidence to be taken in presence of accused. Except as otherwise expressly provided, all evidence taken in the course of the trial or other proceeding shall be taken in the presence of the accused, or, when his personal attendance is dispensed with, in the presence of his pleader: [Provided that where the evidence of a woman below the age of e

Except as otherwise expressly provided, all evidence taken in the course of the trial or other proceeding shall be taken in the presence of the accused, or, when his personal attendance is dispensed with, in the presence of his pleader: 1[Provided that where the evidence of a woman below the age of eighteen years who is alleged to have been subjected to rape or any other sexual offence, is to be recorded, the court may take appropriate measures to ensure that such woman is not confronted by the accused while at the same time ensuring the right of cross-examination of the accused.] Explanation .- In this section, "accused" includes a person in relation to whom any proceeding under Chapter VIII has been commenced under this Code. STATE AMENDMENT Gujarat In the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (hereinafter referred to as "the principal Act"), in section 273, after the words "in the presence of his pleader", the words "or, as the case may be, through the medium of Electronic Video Linkage when the court on its own motion or on an application so directs in the interests of justice" shall be added. [Vide Gujarat Act 31 of 2017, sec. 2.]

Section 273, Crpc 1973 (Act 2 of 1974).

Cross-references

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Referred to by 4

  1. s. 278 Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed
  2. s. 317 Provision for inquiries and trial being held in the absence of accused in certain cases
  3. s. 455 Destruction of libellous and other matter
  4. s. 484 Repeal and savings

Questions about Section 273

What does Section 273 of the Crpc 1973 deal with?

Section 273 of the Crpc 1973 is headed "Evidence to be taken in presence of accused". Except as otherwise expressly provided, all evidence taken in the course of the trial or other proceeding shall be taken in the presence of the accused, or, when his personal attendance is dispensed with, in the presence of his pleader: [Provided that where the evidence of a woman below the age of e

How do I find court cases under Section 273 of the Crpc 1973?

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: CRPC 1973 273, section 273 CRPC 1973, section 273 of the Crpc 1973. 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 273 of the Crpc 1973, and has it changed?

4 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When was the Crpc 1973 enacted?

Crpc 1973 was enacted in 1974 as Act 2 of 1974. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is no longer in force.

Other sections of this Act

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