Judgment in cases tried summarily

When a case is tried summarily and the accused does not plead guilty, the Magistrate must record the substance of the evidence and deliver a judgment that contains a brief statement of the reasons for the finding. This ensures there is a concise record explaining why the accused was convicted or acquitted.

Priya faces a summary trial for alleged shop theft and pleads not guilty. The Magistrate records the substance of the witnesses and other evidence and gives a judgment that briefly explains the reasons for either convicting or acquitting her.