Section 264Procedural
Conviction on plea of guilty
Full Text
If the accused pleads guilty, the Magistrate shall record the plea and may, in his discretion, convict him thereon.
Plain English Summary
Allows the Magistrate to convict the accused immediately if they plead guilty to the charges.
Key Legal Elements
- Magistrate records the plea of guilty if made by the accused
- Magistrate has discretion to convict based on the plea
- Plea must be voluntary and understood by the accused
Practical Note
This section is the Magistrate-case equivalent of Section 252. It allows for a quick resolution if the accused admits to the charges, saving the court's time, provided the Magistrate is satisfied with the plea.
हिंदी पाठ
यदि अभियुक्त दोष स्वीकार (pleads guilty) करता है, तो मजिस्ट्रेट उस अभिवाक् (plea) को अभिलिखित करेगा और अपने विवेक से उसे उस पर दोषसिद्ध कर सकेगा।