Section 280: Remarks respecting demeanour of witness

Q: What does Section 280 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (TCLAA) deal with?

Section 280 TCLAA pertains to "Remarks respecting demeanour of witness". It is part of the The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 280 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (TCLAA) governs remarks respecting demeanour of witness. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 280 TCLAA still in force?

Yes, Section 280 of the The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 280 TCLAA?

धारा 280 TCLAA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 280 of the The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013. Section 280 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (TCLAA) governs remarks respecting demeanour of witness. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 280 TCLAA?

Dhara 280 TCLAA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 280 of the The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 280 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (TCLAA) governs remarks respecting demeanour of witness. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 280 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013?

Cite as: "Section 280, The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (TCLAA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, 2013, § 280 (India).

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The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013

Chapter XXIIIE — vidence In Inquiries And Trials

Section 280

Remarks respecting demeanour of witness

- When a presiding Judge or Magistrate has recorded the evidence of a witness, he shall also record such remarks (if any) as he thinks material respecting the demeanour of such witness whilst under examination.