BNSS Section 274: Substance of accusation to be stated
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter 21: Trial of Summons-cases by Magistrates
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¶274. 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.
Study: explanations and related material
Replaces CrPC 251. CrPC → BNSS converterSource: BPR&D BNSS–CrPC corresponding section table (UP Police, 2024-07-03)
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Other sections in this chapter
- 275. Conviction on plea of guilty
- 276. Conviction on plea of guilty in absence of accused in petty cases
- 277. Procedure when not convicted
- 278. Acquittal or conviction
- 279. Non-appearance or death of complainant
- 280. Withdrawal of complaint
- 281. Power to stop proceedings in certain cases
- 282. Power of Court to convert summons-cases into warrant-cases