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CrPC, 1973
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CrPCChapter XIXSection 238
Section238

Compliance with section 207

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In a warrant-case begun on a police report, when the accused appears or is brought before a Magistrate at the start of trial, the Magistrate must satisfy himself that section 207 has been complied with. That means the accused should have been given the police report and other case papers or informed as required before the trial proceeds.

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Priya files an FIR and a warrant-case is started against Arjun. When Arjun is brought before the Magistrate at the start of trial, the Magistrate must check that Arjun was given the police report and other papers required under section 207 before proceeding.

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When in any warrant-case instituted on a police report, the accused appears or is brought before a Magistrate at the commencement of the trial, the Magistrate shall satisfy himself that he has complied with the provisions of section 207.

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XIX

Chapter XIX

Trial Of Warrant-Cases By Magistrates

In this chapter

  • 238Compliance with section 207
  • 239When accused shall be discharged
  • 240Framing of charge
  • 241Conviction on plea of guilty
  • 242Evidence for prosecution
  • 243Evidence for defence
  • 244Evidence for prosecution
  • 245When accused shall be discharged
  • 246Procedure where accused is not discharged
  • 247Evidence for defence
  • 248Acquittal or conviction
  • 249Absence of complainant
  • 250Compensation for accusation without reasonable cause
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