BNSS: Chapter 21: Trial of Summons-cases by Magistrates

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1. Section 274. Substance of accusation to be stated
2. Section 275. Conviction on plea of guilty
3. Section 276. Conviction on plea of guilty in absence of accused in petty cases
4. Section 277. Procedure when not convicted
5. Section 278. Acquittal or conviction
6. Section 279. Non-appearance or death of complainant
7. Section 280. Withdrawal of complaint
8. Section 281. Power to stop proceedings in certain cases
9. Section 282. Power of Court to convert summons-cases into warrant-cases

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