Section 332 of BNSS : Section 332: Evidence of formal character on affidavit.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A police officer, Inspector Sharma, is required to provide evidence regarding the chain of custody of a piece of evidence (a knife) in a murder trial.

Application of Section 332:

1. Affidavit Submission: Inspector Sharma submits an affidavit detailing the chain of custody of the knife, including when and where it was collected, how it was stored, and when it was presented to the forensic lab.
2. Court's Acceptance: The court accepts the affidavit as evidence because it is of a formal character, detailing procedural aspects rather than substantive facts of the case.
3. Summoning for Examination: The defense attorney, suspecting discrepancies, requests the court to summon Inspector Sharma for cross-examination regarding the affidavit's contents.
4. Court's Decision: The court, considering the request just, summons Inspector Sharma to testify in person and clarify any doubts about the affidavit's details.

Example 2:

Scenario: A bank manager, Mr. Verma, needs to provide evidence about the account statements of an accused in a financial fraud case.

Application of Section 332:

1. Affidavit Submission: Mr. Verma submits an affidavit that includes certified copies of the accused's bank statements, explaining the transactions and account activities relevant to the case.
2. Court's Acceptance: The court reads the affidavit as evidence since it pertains to formal r...

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