432. (1) In dealing with any appeal under this Chapter, the Appellate Court, if it thinks additional evidence to be necessary, shall record its reasons and may either take such evidence itself, or direct it to be taken by a Magistrate or, when the Appellate Court is a High Court, by a Court of Session or a Magistrate.
(2) When the additional evidence is taken by the Court of Session or the Magistrate, it or he shall certify such evidence to the Appellate Court, and such Court shall thereupon proceed to dispose of the appeal.
(3) The accused or his advocate shall have the right to be present when the additional evidence is taken.
(4) The taking of evidence under this section shall be subject to the
provisions of Chapter XXV, as if it were an inquiry.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 431 Arrest of accused in appeal from acquittal
Section 432 Appellate Court may take further evidence or direct it to be taken
Section 433 Procedure where Judges of Court of appeal are equally divided
Section 434 Finality of judgments and orders on appeal
Section 435 Abatement of appeals
Section 436 Reference to High Court
Section 437 Disposal of case according to decision of High Court
Section 438 Calling for records to exercise powers of revision