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BNSS, 2023
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BNSSChapter XXIISection 287
Section287

Judgment in cases tried summarily

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When a case is tried summarily and the accused does not plead guilty, the Magistrate must record the substance of the evidence. The Magistrate must also give a judgment that briefly states the reasons for the finding. This ensures a short written account of why the decision was reached.

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Priya takes a neighbour dispute over a damaged gate to court and the case is tried summarily. Karan pleads not guilty, so the Magistrate records the substance of the evidence and gives a short written judgment explaining the reasons for the decision.

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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.

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XXII

Chapter XXII

Summary Trials

In this chapter

  • 283Power to try summarily
  • 284Summary trial by Magistrate of second class
  • 285Procedure for Summary trials
  • 286Record in Summary trials
  • 287Judgment in cases tried summarily
  • 288Language of record and judgment
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