CrPC Section 263: Record in summary trials

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Chapter 21: Summary Trails

Repealed on 1 July 2024 and replaced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).

263. Record in summary trials.- In every case tried summarily, the Magistrate shall enter, in such form as the Stale Government may direct, the following particulars, namely:


(a) the serial number of the case;

(b) the date of the commission of the offence;

(c) the date of the report of complaint;

(d) the name of the complainant (if any);

(e) the name, parentage and residence of the accused;

(f) the offence complained of and the offence (if any ) proved, and in cases coming under clause (ii), clause (iii) or clause (iv) of sub-section (1) of section 260, the value of the property in respect of which the offence has been committed;

(g) the plea of the accused and his examination (if any);

(h) the finding;

(i) the sentence or other final order;

(j) the date on which proceedings terminated.

Bare act text for reference, current to 30 June 2024. It is not legal advice; check the official gazette for authoritative text.

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