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Crpc 1973

Substance of accusation to be stated

Repealed Act 2 of 1974 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 2 of 1974

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Section 251 of Crpc 1973 deals with substance of accusation to be stated. 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.

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. STATE AMENDMENT Chhattisgarh In Section 251 of the Principal Act, after the word "bought before the Magistrate" the following shall be added :- "Or appears through the medium of electronic video linkage in the presence of his pleader in the Court". [Vide Chhattisgarh Act 13 of 2006, s. 6]

Section 251, Crpc 1973 (Act 2 of 1974).

Questions about Section 251

What does Section 251 of the Crpc 1973 deal with?

Section 251 of the Crpc 1973 is headed "Substance of accusation to be stated". 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.

How do I find court cases under Section 251 of the Crpc 1973?

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When was the Crpc 1973 enacted?

Crpc 1973 was enacted in 1974 as Act 2 of 1974. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is no longer in force.

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