Record in summary trials
Section 286 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 deals with record in summary trials. In every case tried summarily, the Magistrate shall enter, in such form as the State Government may direct, the following particulars, namely:— (a) the serial number of the case; The Act came into force on 01 Jul 2024.
In every case tried summarily, the Magistrate shall enter, in such form as the State Government may direct, the following particulars, namely:—
(a) the serial number of the case;
(b) the date of the commission of the offence;
(c) the date of the report or complaint;
(d) the name of the complainant (if any);
(e) the name, parentage and residence of the accused;
(f) the offence complained of and the offence (if any) proved, and in cases coming under clause (i), clause (ii) or clause (iii) of sub-section (1) of section 283, the value of the property in respect of which the offence has been committed;
(g) the plea of the accused and his examination (if any);
(h) the finding;
(i) the sentence or other final order;
(j) the date on which proceedings terminated.
Section 286, The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Act 46 of 2023).
Replaces a provision of the Code of Criminal Procedure
CRPC 263 Record in summary trials Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
Measured by comparing the text of the two provisions, not taken from an official correspondence table — there is no machine-readable one. See both texts side by side before relying on it.
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Cross-references
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Related judgements & precedents
These are some judgments that construed this section, and hold precedence value. They hold authority on how to read, interpret and use this section.
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Lalaso Rangrao Pawar vs Mahesh Annasaheb Kupade
Decided under Code of Criminal Procedure 263, which this section replaces. The court did not have this Act before it.
Court's Decision & Legal Precedent
When a trial under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is conducted as a regular criminal case rather than as a summary trial, with evidence recorded through affidavits and lengthy cross-examination rather than in the summary manner prescribed, the transfer of the magistrate does not mandate a de novo trial. The requirement for de novo trial under the Nitinbhai principle applies only when the trial has been properly conducted as a summary trial and both parties have filed pursis indicating no objection to proceeding on the basis of evidence already recorded.
On this section: Relates to procedure for recording evidence in criminal trials
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State Government vs Rachit Jain
Decided under Code of Criminal Procedure 263, which this section replaces. The court did not have this Act before it.
Court's Decision & Legal Precedent
Voluntary and explicit confession of guilt by the accused, combined with evidence of illegal possession and manufacture of country liquor without valid authorization, constitutes sufficient basis for conviction under Section 34(1)(k) of the Madhya Pradesh Excise Act 1915. Probation is not an appropriate remedy for such excise violations, and imprisonment is the suitable punishment considering the nature and circumstances of the offense.
On this section: Procedural framework for summary trial and conviction in this case
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Questions about Section 286
What have the courts held on Section 286 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita?
Lalaso Rangrao Pawar vs Mahesh Annasaheb Kupade (06 Mar 2017) is the leading judgment on this section among those set out below, though it was decided under CRPC 263, which this section replaced -- the court never mentioned this Act: Relates to procedure for recording evidence in criminal trials. Another 1 judgment on this section is set out below. They run from 2017 to 2025.
How do I find court cases under Section 286 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: BNSS 286, section 286 BNSS, section 286 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome. 2 reported judgments on this section are set out on this page, beginning with Lalaso Rangrao Pawar vs Mahesh Annasaheb Kupade (06 Mar 2017).
What should I read with Section 286 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 283 (Power to try summarily), so none of them can safely be read on its own. It carries forward CrPC 263 (Record in summary trials), so the judgments decided under that provision are the case law on this one.
When did Section 286 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita come into force?
Section 286 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, cited as BNSS 286, came into force on 01 Jul 2024, having been enacted on 25 Dec 2023. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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