253. If the accused refuses to plead, or does not plead, or claims to be tried or is not convicted under section 252, the Judge shall fix a date for the examination of witnesses, and may, on the application of the prosecution, issue any process for compelling the attendance of any witness or the production of any document or other thing.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 252 Conviction on plea of guilty
Section 253 Date for prosecution evidence
Section 254 Evidence for prosecution
Section 256 Entering upon defence
Section 258 Judgment of acquittal or conviction
Section 259 Previous conviction
Section 260 Procedure in cases instituted under sub-section (2) of section 222