Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter XXV: Evidence in Inquiries and Trials · A.—Mode of taking and recording evidence
Section 315: Remarks respecting demeanour of witness
In plain words
After recording a witness's evidence, the Judge or Magistrate also records any remarks they think material about the witness's demeanour while being examined.
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Official text
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.
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