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.
CrPC Section 251 in BNSS: Section 274
Substance of accusation to be stated
Section 251 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Substance of accusation to be stated) corresponds to Section 274 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024.
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