BNSS Section 315 — Remarks respecting demeanour of witness

CHAPTER XXV EVIDENCE IN INQUIRIES AND TRIALS

Criminal

Summary

When a judge or magistrate finishes writing down what a witness said in court, they must also write down any important observations they have about how the witness behaved while giving their testimony.

Official Text

When a presiding Judge or Magistrate has recorded the evidence of a witness, he shall also record such remarks (if any) as he thinks material respecting the demeanour of such witness whilst under examination.

Old <-> New Code Mapping

  • CrPC §280 — Remarks respecting demeanour of witness