Section 359: Mode of recording evidence under section 356 or section 357
The Code of Criminal Procedure · Code of Criminal Procedure · Chapter XXV · in_force
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(1) Evidence taken under section 356 or section 357 shall not ordinarily be taken down in the form of question and answer, but in the form of a narrative. (2) The Magistrate or Sessions Judge may, in his discretion, take down, or cause to be taken down, any particular question and answer.
Effective date: 1898-07-01
Related sections
Section 358: Option to Magistrate in cases under section 355Section 360: Procedure in regard to such evidence when completedSection 357: Language of record of evidenceSection 361: Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleaderSection 356: Record in other casesSection 362: [Record of evidence in Presidency Magistrate's Court.] Omitted by A.O., 1949, Sch
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