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Which of the following sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 declares an accused…

Section 353 of the BNSS (formerly section 315 CrPC) makes an accused a competent witness for the defence. He may testify on oath to disprove charges, but only on his own…

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Which of the following sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 declares an accused person to be a competent defence witness?

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Section 353 of the BNSS (formerly section 315 CrPC) makes an accused a competent witness for the defence. He may testify on oath to disprove charges, but only on his own written request. His failure to testify cannot be commented on or give rise to a presumption against him or a co-accused. This voluntary sworn testimony differs from examination by the court under section 351.

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