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]
Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)
251 CrPC Substance of accusation to be stated
252 CrPC Conviction on plea of guilty
253 CrPC Conviction on plea of guilty in absence of accused in petty cases
254 CrPC Procedure when not convicted
255 CrPC Acquittal or conviction
256 CrPC Non-appearance or death of complainant
257 CrPC Withdrawal of complaint
258 CrPC Power to stop proceedings in certain cases
259 CrPC Power of Court to convert summons-cases into warrant-cases