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Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 280

Remarks respecting demeanour of witness

Quick Answer Reference: Section 280 CrPC

  • Provision: Section 280 of CrPC
  • Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • Classification: criminal procedure
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 280 of CrPC say?

When a presiding Judge or Magistrate has recorded the evidence of a witnesses, he shall also record such remarks (if any) as he thinks material respecting the demeanour of such witness whilst under examination.

Indian StandardSection 280, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 280 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 280 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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Common Questions about Section 280 CrPC

What is Section 280 of CrPC?

Section 280 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Remarks respecting demeanour of witness". The section states: When a presiding Judge or Magistrate has recorded the evidence of a witnesses, he shall also record such remarks (if any) as he thinks material respecting the demeanour of such wit...

What is the punishment under Section 280 of CrPC?

Section 280 of CrPC does not prescribe a specific criminal punishment, or it is a procedural provision.

Is Section 280 of CrPC bailable or non-bailable?

Whether Section 280 of CrPC is bailable or non-bailable depends on the schedule classification.

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 280 CrPC

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

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