"Mr. Accused, this is the evidence against you. Tell me whatever you want to tell me."- Judge asks every accused. Know procedure

At end of prosecution statement, Judge asks this question to every accused.

The Judge summarises to accused what each witness has said against him. And each point, he asks the accused to explain his position.

This procedure is prescribed under Sec.313 of Criminal Procedure Code.

If accused believes that he is falsely implicated in case, this is his chance to explain to judge, why certain witness was lying. He can also request court to call as witnesses some persons who can prove that he is innocent.

A good defence lawyer can guide accused about how to use this opportunity to his advantage.

Haresh Raichura
07/05/13 09:44