256. (1) Where the accused is not acquitted under section 255, he shall be called upon to enter on his defence and adduce any evidence he may have in support thereof.
(2) If the accused puts in any written statement, the Judge shall file it with the record.
(3) If the accused applies for the issue of any process for compelling the attendance of any witness or the production of any document or thing, the Judge shall issue such process unless he considers, for reasons to be recorded, that such application should be refused on the ground that it is made for the purpose of vexation or delay or for defeating the ends of justice.
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