BNSS Section 324 — Adjournment of proceeding

CHAPTER XXV EVIDENCE IN INQUIRIES AND TRIALS

Criminal

Summary

When a court issues a commission under section 319 to examine a witness, the court can pause the case for a specific period that is long enough for the commission to be carried out and the results sent back.

Official Text

In every case in which a commission is issued under section 319, the inquiry, trial or other proceeding may be adjourned for a specified time reasonably sufficient for the execution and return of the commission.

Related Judgments

  • SC (2025) Vol.6 p.545 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
  • SC (2025) Vol.5 p.730 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
  • SC (2024) Vol.7 p.979 — Supreme Court of India (2024)
  • .. Petitioner/Accused No.12 vs The State of Tamilnadu, — Madras High Court ()
  • SC (2025) Vol.2 p.1588 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
  • SC (2025) Vol.3 p.1309 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
  • SC (2025) Vol.11 p.291 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
  • SC (2024) Vol.12 p.335 — Supreme Court of India (2024)

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