Section 355 CrPC: Metropolitan Magistrate

Chapter XXVII

Court Documentation, Criminal procedure, CrPC 1973, Judgment Particulars, judicial record, Metropolitan Magistrate, Reasons for decision, Summary Trials, Summons-cases

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Section 396 BNSS

TRIAL COURT

Metropolitan Magistrate

Punishment

Procedural – Appeals / Revision

Cognizable?

Bailable?

Compoundable?

Bare Act Text

In every case, the Metropolitan Magistrate shall make a record of the following particulars:
1. the serial number of the case;
2. the date of the commission of the offence;
3. the name of the complainant (if any);
4. the name of the accused person, and his parentage and residence;
5. the offence complained of or proved;
6. the plea of the accused and his examination (if any);
7. the final order;
8. the date of such order;
9. in all cases in which an appeal lies from the final order either under Section 373 or under Sub-Section (3) of Section 374, a brief statement of the reasons for the decision.

Important Sub-Sections Explained

Section 355(9)

This sub-section mandates that a Metropolitan Magistrate must provide a brief statement of the reasons for their decision in all cases where an appeal can be filed. This ensures transparency and allows higher courts to understand the rationale behind the judgment, facilitating proper appellate review.

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