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.
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Section 261
Summary trial by Magistrate of the second class
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⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 261 CrPC
- Provision: Section 261 of CrPC
- Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- Classification: criminal procedure
- Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content
What does Section 261 of CrPC say?
Indian StandardSection 261, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 261 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 261 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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Common Questions about Section 261 CrPC
What is Section 261 of CrPC?
Section 261 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Summary trial by Magistrate of the second class". The section states: 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 wi...
What is the punishment under Section 261 of CrPC?
Section 261 of CrPC does not prescribe a specific criminal punishment, or it is a procedural provision.
Is Section 261 of CrPC bailable or non-bailable?
Whether Section 261 of CrPC is bailable or non-bailable depends on the schedule classification.
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