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Which of the following statements is/are correct? All evidence taken in the course of the trial or…

Section 308 BNSS (formerly Section 273 CrPC) requires evidence to be taken in the presence of the accused except as otherwise expressly provided, and in the presence of his…

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Which of the following statements is/are correct? All evidence taken in the course of the trial or other proceeding must be taken in the presence of the
1. accused only.
2. accused and his advocate.
3. advocate of the accused, when the attendance of the accused is dispensed with.
4. accused, except as otherwise provided under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

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Correct answer C

Section 308 BNSS (formerly Section 273 CrPC) requires evidence to be taken in the presence of the accused except as otherwise expressly provided, and in the presence of his advocate when his personal attendance is dispensed with, so statements "3 and 4" are correct.

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