Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
VIII — has been commenced under this Code. · Section 274

Record in summons-cases and inquiries

Synced on 04 Jul 2026Text as per India Code

(1) In all summons-cases tried before a Magistrate, in all inquiries under sections 145 to 148 (both inclusive), 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.

(2) Such memorandum shall be signed by the Magistrate and shall form part of the record.

Judgments on Section 274