Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter XXV: Evidence in Inquiries and Trials · B.—Commissions for the examination of witnesses
Section 324: Adjournment of proceeding
In plain words
When a commission is issued, the proceeding can be adjourned for a reasonable time to allow it to be executed and returned.
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Official text
In every case in which a commission is issued under section 319, the inquiry, trial or other proceeding may be adjourned for a specified time reasonably sufficient for the execution and return of the commission.
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