Section 324 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023
Section 324 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 addresses the adjournment of proceedings when a commission is issued under Section 319.
📜 Section 324: Adjournment of Proceedings
In every case where a commission is issued under Section 319, the inquiry, trial, or other proceedings may be adjourned for a specified time reasonably sufficient for the execution and return of the commission.(
⚖️ Comparison with CrPC Section 289
Section 324 of the BNSS corresponds to Section 289 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973. Both provisions grant the court the discretion to adjourn proceedings when a commission is issued, allowing adequate time for its execution and return.
🧾 Example Scenario
Scenario: In a criminal trial, the court issues a commission under Section 319 to examine a witness located in a remote area
Application of Section 324: The court adjourns the trial for a period deemed reasonably sufficient to allow for the execution of the commission and the return of the witness's deposition.
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