Quick Navigation
Section 296 - Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
296.Evidence of formal character on affidavit.-
(1) The evidence of any person whose evidence is of a formal character may be given by affidavit and may, subject to all just exceptions, be read in evidence in any inquiry, trial or other proceeding under this Code.
(2) The Court may, if it thinks fit, and shall, on the application of the prosecution or the accused, summon and examine any such person as to the facts contained in his affidavit.
Related Sections
- Section 251: Substance of accusation to be stated
- Section 123: Power to release persons imprisoned for failing to give security
- Section 70: Form of warrant of arrest and duration
- Section 26: Courts by which offences are triable
- Section 350: Summary procedure for punishment for non-attendance by a witness in obedience to summons
Related Acts
* Only for reference.