BNSS Section 254 - Evidence for prosecution.

Description of BNSS Section 254 - Evidence for prosecution.
(1) On the date so fixed, the Judge shall proceed to take all such evidence as may be produced in support of the prosecution: Provided that evidence of a witness under this sub-section may be recorded by audio-video electronic means.
(2) The deposition of evidence of any police officer or public servant may be taken through audio-video electronic means.
(3) The Judge may, in his discretion, permit the cross-examination of any witness to be deferred until any other witness or witnesses have been examined or recall any witness for further cross-examination.
Offence | Public servant framing an incorrect record or writing with intent to save person from punishment, or property from forfeiture. |
Punishment | Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both. |
Cognizance | Cognizable |
Bail | Bailable |
Triable | Magistrate of the first class. |