# The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 404: Statement by Metropolitan Magistrate of ground of his decision to beconsidered by High Court

- Act: The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Act 2 of 1974)
- In force from: 1974-04-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/crpc/section/404/

## Text

Statement by Metropolitan Magistrate of ground of his decision to be considered by High Court. When the record of any trial held by a Metropolitan Magistrate is called for by the High Court or Court of Session under section 397, the Magistrate may submit with the record a statement setting forth the grounds of his decision or order and any facts which he thinks material to the issue ; and the Court shall consider such statement before overruling or setting aside the said decision or order.

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