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Section 251 - Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973

Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973

251.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 defense to make, but it shall not be necessary to frame a formal charge.

Related Sections

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Section 375: No appeal in certain cases when accused pleads guilty
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Section 252: Conviction on plea of guilty
Section 226: Opening case for prosecution

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