Section 274: Substance of accusation to be stated.

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023Central Act · Act 46 of 2023

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.

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Act	The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section	274
Marginal note	Substance of accusation to be stated.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source
Judgments citing it	1

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