BNSS 274 — Substance of accusation to be stated.

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Statutory text

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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