Do the accussed have a chance to speak in court?

[Prorider2748]

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Prorider2748
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April 6, 2025 at 3:25 pm

Lawyers here, please tell me whether the accused is given a chance to speak in the courtrooms. Will the people in the court hear from the accussed?
Or only the accussed’s lawyer will speak for the accussed? I really want to know this as the i found out no chance has given to the accussed to speak.

If accused can speak , how should he initiate/request the speech in the courtroom.

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[Cleversajal8453]

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Cleversajal8453
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April 6, 2025 at 5:41 pm

The trial follows a process, and the Accused can address the court either at the stage of evidence (if statement is recorded), but generally it can be done only at the stage of final hearing.
You cannot address the court otherwise, also if you have hired a lawyer then it is generally advised to let the lawyer present your case.

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[Prorider2748]

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Prorider2748
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April 6, 2025 at 5:45 pm

Okay, thanks

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[Ayusheagle708]

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Ayusheagle708
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April 6, 2025 at 7:18 pm

Yes with the permission of Court he may address the Court. Also there may be opportunity given and accused has the right under section 313 and 315 CrPC to give his Defence before court

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[Prorider2748]

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Prorider2748
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April 6, 2025 at 8:16 pm

Thanks

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