CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 274 CrPC

Record in summons-cases and inquiries

Procedure & effect

In all summons-cases tried before a Magistrate, in all inquiries under sections 145, 146, 147 or 148, and in all proceedings under section 446 otherwise than in the course of a trial, the Magistrate shall, as the examination of each witness proceeds, make a memorandum of the substance of the evidence in the language of the Court;
Provided that if the Magistrate is unable to make such memorandum himself, he shall after recording the reason of his inability, cause such memorandum to be made in writing or from his dictation in open Court.
Such memorandum shall be signed by the Magistrate and shall form part of the record.

FAQ — Section 274 CrPC

Section 274 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Record in summons-cases and inquiries”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

In all summons-cases tried before a Magistrate, in all inquiries under sections 145, 146, 147 or 148, and in all proceedings under section 446 otherwise than in the course of a trial, the Magistrate shall, as the examination of each witness proceeds, make a memorandum of the substance of the evidence in the language of the Court; Provided that if the Magistrate is unable to make such memorandum himself, he shall after recording the reason of his inability, cause such memorandum to be made in wri

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