Code of Criminal Procedure
CrPC 261 is now BNSS 284.
Summary trial by Magistrate of the second class
Carried over
Old wording kept in full
Old · CrPC 1973 · Ch. XXI
s. 261
Summary trial by Magistrate of the second class
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.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNSS 2023 · Ch. XXII
s. 284
Summary trial by Magistrate of second class.
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.
Text from India Code