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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 463: Warrant for levy of fine issued by a Court in any territory to which this Sanhita does not extend
- Section 76: Warrant directed to police officer
- Section Form No.56: Warrant of Imprisonment on Breach of a Bond to keep The Peace
- Section 476: Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences
- Section 250: Discharge
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