270. The accused shall then be called upon to enter upon his defence and produce his evidence; and the provisions of section 266 shall apply to the case.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 270: Evidence for defence
Chapter XX — Trial of Warrant-cases by Magistrates
Source: official text of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Ministry of Home Affairs).