Section 290
Opening case for prosecution
Trial Before a Court of Sessions
Plain English Explanation
In a Sessions trial, the Public Prosecutor opens the prosecution case by: (i) Describing the charge against the accused; (ii) Outlining what evidence will be presented to prove guilt. Before the charge is framed, the court can also ask the prosecution to provide any documents it hasn't shared yet — ensuring full disclosure to the defence.
Legal Text
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Section 290
(1) When the accused appears or is brought before the Court in pursuance of a commitment of the case under section 232, the prosecutor shall open his case by describing the charge brought against the accused and stating by what evidence he proposes to prove the guilt of the accused.
(2) The court may, before charging the accused, direct the prosecution to provide any documents or written statement which it has not provided so far.
Keywords
Sessions trialopening statementprosecution casecharge framingsessions courtpublic prosecutor
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