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.
BNSS Section 274: Substance of accusation to be stated
Section 274 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 deals with substance of accusation to be stated. It replaces CrPC 251 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
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Text of BNSS Section 274
CrPC sections replaced
- CrPC 251: Substance of accusation to be stated
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