Section 254 of BNSS : Section 254: Evidence for prosecution.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A high-profile corruption case involving a government official is being tried in a Court of Session.

Application of Section 254:

1. Date Fixed for Evidence: The Judge sets a date for the prosecution to present its evidence.
2. Audio-Video Recording: The prosecution presents a key witness, a whistleblower, whose testimony is recorded via audio-video electronic means due to security concerns.
3. Public Servant Testimony: A senior public servant, who is a crucial witness, provides his deposition through a video conference from his office in another city.
4. Deferred Cross-Examination: The defense requests to defer the cross-examination of the whistleblower until after the testimony of the senior public servant. The Judge permits this request.
5. Recall for Further Cross-Examination: After hearing the senior public servant's testimony, the defense finds new points to question the whistleblower and requests the Judge to recall the whistleblower for further cross-examination. The Judge grants this request.

Example 2:

Scenario: A murder trial where the prosecution relies on multiple eyewitnesses and forensic experts.

Application of Section 254:

1. Date Fixed for Evidence: The Judge schedules a date for the prosecution to present its evidence.
2. Audio-Video Recording: One of the eyewitnesses, who is currently abroad, provides their testimony via audio-video electronic means.
3. Public Servant Testimony: A forensic expert, who is a public servant, gives his deposition through a video link from the forensic lab.
4. Deferred Cross-Examination: The defense requests to defer the cross-examination of the forensic expert until after the testimonies of all eyewitnesses are completed. The Judge agrees to this request.
5. Recall for Further Cross-Examination: After all eyewitnesses have testified, the defense identifies inconsistencies and requests the Judge to recall the forensic expert for further cross-examination. The Judge allows this.