CrPC 251 vs BNSS 274: Substance of accusation to be stated
Section 251 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is now section 274 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, in force from 1 July 2024. 60% of the old wording is kept; 41 words removed and 21 words added.
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CrPC section 251Substance of accusation to be stated
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
BNSS section 274Substance of accusation to be stated
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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