341. (1) Where, in a trial or appeal before a Court, the accused is not represented by an advocate, and where it appears to the Court that the accused has not sufficient means to engage an advocate, the Court shall assign an advocate for his defence at the expense of the State.
(2) The High Court may, with the previous approval of the State Government, make rules providing for-
(a) the mode of selecting advocates for defence under sub-section (1);
(b) the facilities to be allowed to such advocates by the Courts;
(c) the fees payable to such advocates by the Government, and generally,
for
carrying out the purposes of sub-section (1).
(3) The State Government may, by notification, direct that, as from such date as may be specified in the notification, the provisions of sub-sections (1) and
(2) shall apply in relation to any class of trials before other Courts in the State as they apply in relation to trials before Courts of Session.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 341 Legal aid to accused at State expense in certain cases
Section 342 Procedure when corporation or registered society is an accused
Section 343 Tender of pardon to accomplice
Section 344 Power to direct tender of pardon
Section 345 Trial of person not complying with conditions of pardon
Section 346 Power to postpone or adjourn proceedings
Section 348 Power to summon material witness, or examine person present
Section 349 Power of Magistrate to order person to give specimen signatures or handwriting, etc