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Section 274 - The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Chapter XXI
Trial of Summons-Cases by Magistrates
274. Substance of accusation to be stated.
When in a summons-case the accused appears or is brought before the Magistrate, the particulars of the offence of which he is accused shall be stated to him, and he shall be asked whether he pleads guilty or has any defence to make, but it shall not be necessary to frame a formal charge:
Provided that if the Magistrate considers the accusation as groundless, he shall, after recording reasons in writing, release the accused and such release shall have the effect of discharge.
Related Sections
- Section Form No.10: Warrant in The First Instance to Bring up a Witness
- Section 129: Security for good behavior from habitual offenders
- Section 165: Power to attach subject of dispute and to appoint receiver
- Section 205: Power to order cases to be tried in different sessions divisions
- Section 174: Information as to non-cognizable cases and investigation of such cases
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