311. (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.
(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.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 311 Record in trial before Court of Session
Section 312 Language of record of evidence
Section 313 Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed
Section 314 Interpretation of evidence to accused or his advocate
Section 315 Remarks respecting demeanour of witness
Section 316 Record of examination of accused
Section 317 Interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfully
Section 318 Record in High Court
Section 319 When attendance of witness may be dispensed with and commission issued