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Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 263

Record in summary trials

Quick Answer Reference: Section 263 CrPC

  • Provision: Section 263 of CrPC
  • Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • Classification: criminal procedure
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 263 of CrPC say?

In every case tried summarily, the Magistrate shall enter, in such form as the Stale Government may direct, the following particulars, namely— the serial number of the case; the date of the commission of the offence; the date of the report of complaint; the name of the complainant (if any); the name, parentage and residence of the accused; the offence complained of and the offence (if any) proved, and in cases coming under clause (ii), clause (iii) or clause (iv) of Sub-Section (1) of section 260, the value of the property in respect of which the offence has been committed; the plea of the accused and his examination (if any); the finding; the sentence or other final order; the date on which proceedings terminated.

Indian StandardSection 263, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 263 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 263 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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Common Questions about Section 263 CrPC

What is Section 263 of CrPC?

Section 263 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Record in summary trials". The section states: In every case tried summarily, the Magistrate shall enter, in such form as the Stale Government may direct, the following particulars, namely— the serial number of the case; ...

What is the punishment under Section 263 of CrPC?

Section 263 of CrPC does not prescribe a specific criminal punishment, or it is a procedural provision.

Is Section 263 of CrPC bailable or non-bailable?

Whether Section 263 of CrPC is bailable or non-bailable depends on the schedule classification.

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 263 CrPC

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)