CrPC Section 261 — Summary trial by Magistrate of the second class

CHAPTER XXI SUMMARY TRIALS

General

Official Text

The High Court may confer on any Magistrate invested with the powers of a Magistrate of the second class power to try summarily any offence which is punishable only with fine or with imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months with or without fine, and any abetment of or attempt to commit any such offence.

Old <-> New Code Mapping

  • BNSS §284 — Summary trial by Magistrate of second class