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Section 233 - Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
233.Entering upon defense.-
(1) Where the accused is not acquitted under section 232, he shall be called upon to enter on his defense and adduce any evidence he may have in support thereof.
(2) If the accused puts in any written statement, the Judge shall file it with the record.
(3) If the accused applies for the issue of any process for compelling the attendance of any witness or the production of any document or thing, the Judge shall issue such process unless he considers, for reasons to be recorded, that such application should be refused on the ground that it is made for the purpose of vexation or delay or for defeating the ends of justice.
Related Sections
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- Section 223: What persons may be charged jointly
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