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The Code of Criminal Procedure (Karnataka Amendment) Act, 2021
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1. Short title and commencement
Statutory text
- (1) This Act may be called the Code of Criminal Procedure (Karnataka Amendment) Act, 2021.
- (2) It shall come into force at once.
2. Amendment of section 276
Statutory text
In the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Central Act 2 of 1974) in section 276, after sub-section(1), the following proviso shall be inserted, namely:-
" Provided that, evidence of a witness under this sub-section may also be recorded by audio-video electronic means in the presence of the advocate of the person accused of the offence in such manner as may be prescribed".
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