BNSS Section 248 — Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor

Summary

In every trial that takes place in a Sessions Court, the government's side of the case must be handled by a Public Prosecutor. This means the person presenting the evidence and arguments against the accused will be a lawyer appointed by the state.

Official Text

In every trial before a Court of Session, the prosecution shall be conducted by a Public Prosecutor.

Related Judgments

• SC (2024) Vol.12 p.335 — Supreme Court of India (2024)
• SC (2025) Vol.5 p.730 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
• SC (2025) Vol.6 p.545 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
• SC (2024) Vol.7 p.979 — Supreme Court of India (2024)
• SC (2025) Vol.1 p.1469 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
• .. Petitioner/Accused No.12 vs The State of Tamilnadu, — Madras High Court ()
• SC (2025) Vol.3 p.1309 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
• SC (2025) Vol.2 p.1588 — Supreme Court of India (2025)

Old <-> New Code Mapping

• CrPC §225 — Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor