Section 251 · Substance of accusation to be stated
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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.
STATE AMENDMENT
Chhattisgarh
In Section 251 of the Principal Act, after the word "bought before the Magistrate" the following shall be added :--
"Or appears through the medium of electronic video linkage in the presence of his pleader in the Court".
[Vide Chhattisgarh Act 13 of 2006, s. 6]
STATE AMENDMENT
Chhattisgarh
In Section 251 of the Principal Act, after the word "bought before the Magistrate" the following shall be added :--
"Or appears through the medium of electronic video linkage in the presence of his pleader in the Court".
[Vide Chhattisgarh Act 13 of 2006, s. 6]
In the new law
CrPC 251BNSS 274
274. Substance of accusation to be stated.
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