CrPC Section 303 — Right of person against whom proceedings are instituted to be defended

CHAPTER XXIV GENERAL PROVISIONS AS TO INQUIRIES AND TRIALS

General

Summary

A person accused of an offence before a Criminal Court, or facing proceedings under this Code, has the right to be defended by a pleader they choose.

Official Text

Any person accused of an offence before a Criminal Court, or against whom proceedings are instituted under this Code, may of right be defended by a pleader of his choice.

Referred to by

Old <-> New Code Mapping

  • BNSS §340 — Right of person against whom proceedings are instituted to be defended