Section 273 of CrPC : Section 273: Evidence to be taken in presence of accused.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Rajesh is accused of theft and is on trial in a court in Mumbai. During the trial, the prosecution presents a witness who claims to have seen Rajesh committing the theft. According to Section 273 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, this witness's testimony must be given in the presence of Rajesh. This allows Rajesh to hear the evidence against him and gives his lawyer the opportunity to cross-examine the witness.

Example 2:

Meena, a 17-year-old girl, is the victim in a case of sexual assault. During the trial, the court decides to record Meena's testimony. To protect her from the trauma of facing her alleged assailant, the court arranges for her to give her testimony from a separate room vi...

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