What is CrPC Section 261 in BNSS?

CrPC Section 261 (261. Summary trial by Magistrate of the second class.) now corresponds to BNSS Section 284 — 284. Summary trial by Magistrate of second class.. The text is substantially unchanged.

The text is substantially unchanged

CrPC Section 261 is now BNSS Section 284

261. Summary trial by Magistrate of the second class.

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Old law

CrPC §261

261. Summary trial by Magistrate of the second class.

261. The High Court may confer on any Magistrate invested with the powers of a Magistrate of the second class power to try summarily any offence which is punishable only with fine or with imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months with or without fine, and any abetment of or attempt to commit any such offence.

284. Summary trial by Magistrate of second class.

284. The High Court may confer on any Magistrate invested with the powers of a Magistrate of the second class power to try summarily any offence which is punishable only with fine or with imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months with or without fine, and any abetment of or attempt to commit any such offence.