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.
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Section 264
Judgment in cases tried summarily
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⚡ 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?
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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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.
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