Lawgist276Record in trial before Court of Session
(1) In all trials before a Court of Session, the evidence of each witness shall, as his examination proceeds, be taken down in writing either by the presiding Judge himself or by his dictation in open Court, or under his direction and superintendence, by an officer of the Court appointed by him in this behalf.
1[(2) Such evidence shall ordinarily be taken down in the form of a narrative, but the presiding Judge may, in his discretion, take down, or cause to be taken down, any part of such evidence in the form of question and answer.]
(3) The evidence so taken down shall be signed by the presiding Judge and shall form part of the record.
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1. Subs. by Act 45 of 1978, s. 20, for sub-section (2) (w.e.f. 18-12-1978).
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- 273 Evidence to be taken in presence of accused
- 274 Record in summons-cases and inquiries
- 275 Record in warrant-cases
- 276 Record in trial before Court of Session
- 277 Language of record of evidence
- 278 Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed
- 279 Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader
- 280 Remarks respecting demeanour of witness
- 281 Record of examination of accused
- 282 Interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfully
- 283 Record in High Court
