BNSS 408 — Power to direct further inquiry to be made or additional evidence to be taken.

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Statutory text

(1) If, when
such  proceedings  are  submitted,  the  High  Court  thinks  that  a  further  inquiry  should  be  made  into,  or
additional evidence taken upon, any point bearing upon the guilt or innocence of the convicted person, it
may make such inquiry or take such evidence itself, or direct it to be made or taken by the Court of Session.
(2) Unless the High Court otherwise directs, the presence of the convicted person may be dispensed
with when such inquiry is made or such evidence is taken.
(3) When the inquiry or evidence (if any) is not made or taken by the High Court, the result of such
inquiry or evidence shall be certified to such Court.

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