# Section 274 of THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023 – BNSS

> CHAPTER XXITRIAL OF SUMMONS-CASES BY MAGISTRATESSubstance of accusation to be stated274. When in a summons-case the accused appears or is brought before the Magistrate, the particulars of the offence…

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Author: Sudhir Rao — Advocate, Supreme Court of India  
Category: BNSS  
Published: 2024-09-08

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CHAPTER XXI

TRIAL OF SUMMONS-CASES BY MAGISTRATES

**Substance of accusation to be stated**

**274.**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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