Judgment in cases tried summarily
Full Text
In every case tried summarily in which the accused does not plead guilty, the Magistrate shall record the substance of the evidence and a judgment containing a brief statement of the reasons for the finding.
Plain English Summary
Mandates that for contested summary trials, the Magistrate must record the substance of the evidence and brief reasons for the judgment.
Key Legal Elements
- Required only if the accused does NOT plead guilty
- Magistrate must record the substance of the evidence
- Judgment must contain a brief statement of the reasons for the finding
Practical Note
Even in a summary trial, the Magistrate cannot simply say 'guilty' or 'not guilty' if the trial was contested. They must provide a concise reasoning for their decision and summarize the evidence presented. This ensures transparency and provides a basis for appeal if needed.
हिंदी पाठ
संक्षिप्त रूप से विचारित प्रत्येक मामले में जिसमें अभियुक्त अपना अपराध स्वीकार नहीं करता है (does not plead guilty), मजिस्ट्रेट साक्ष्य के सार को रिकॉर्ड करेगा और निष्कर्ष के कारणों का संक्षिप्त विवरण देने वाला निर्णय देगा।