# Section 340 of THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023 – BNSS

> Right of person against whom proceedings are instituted to be defended.340. Any person accused of an offence before a Criminal Court, or against whom proceedings are instituted under this Sanhita, ma…

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Author: Sudhir Rao — Advocate, Supreme Court of India  
Category: BNSS  
Published: 2024-09-08

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**Right of person against whom proceedings are instituted to be defended.**

**340.**Any person accused of an offence before a Criminal Court, or against whom proceedings are instituted under this Sanhita, may of right be defended by an advocate of his choice.

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