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Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 264

Judgment in cases tried summarily

Quick Answer Reference: Section 264 CrPC

  • Provision: Section 264 of CrPC
  • Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • Classification: criminal procedure
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 264 of CrPC say?

In every case tried summarily in which the accused does not plead guilty, the Magistrate shall record the substance of the evidence and a judgment containing a brief statement of the reasons for the finding.

Indian StandardSection 264, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 264 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 264 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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Common Questions about Section 264 CrPC

What is Section 264 of CrPC?

Section 264 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Judgment in cases tried summarily". The section states: In every case tried summarily in which the accused does not plead guilty, the Magistrate shall record the substance of the evidence and a judgment containing a brief statement of t...

What is the punishment under Section 264 of CrPC?

Section 264 of CrPC does not prescribe a specific criminal punishment, or it is a procedural provision.

Is Section 264 of CrPC bailable or non-bailable?

Whether Section 264 of CrPC is bailable or non-bailable depends on the schedule classification.

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 264 CrPC

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

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