Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 257

Section 257 BNSS: such point of law

Official criminal procedure provision under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

When the examination of the witnesses (if any) for the defence is complete, the prosecutor shall sum up his case and the accused or his advocate shall be entitled to reply: Provided that where any point of law is raised by the accused or his advocate, the prosecution may, with the permission of the Judge, make his submissions with regard to

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 257 of the BNSS.

Legal Compliance Notice

This content is compiled from the official Gazette of India publication. For active legal actions, petitions, or filings, citizens are advised to cross-reference this clause with their legal advocate under the corresponding Sections of the BNSS 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What does BNSS Section 257 cover?

A: Section 257 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "such point of law". It is part of India's updated criminal procedure law that replaced the old CrPC 1973, effective July 1, 2024.

Q: Which old CrPC section does BNSS Section 257 replace?

A: BNSS Section 257 ("such point of law") is part of the BNSS 2023 which replaced the entire CrPC 1973. Many sections were renumbered — use the Law Decoder for exact cross-references.

Q: Does BNSS Section 257 apply across all Indian states?

A: Yes. BNSS 2023 applies to the whole of India except Nagaland and specified tribal areas (per Section 1 BNSS). Section 257 ("such point of law") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 257 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 257 ("such point of law") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.