Section 286 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023
Section 286 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023
📜 Full Text of Section 286
286. Record in summary trials
In every case tried summarily, the Magistrate shall enter, in such form as the State Government may direct, the following particulars:
(a) The serial number of the case;
(b) The date of the commission of the offence;
(c) The date of the report or complaint;
(d) The name of the complainant (if any);
(e) The name, parentage, and residence of the accused;
(f) The offence complained of and the offence (if any) proved, and in cases coming under clause (i), clause (ii), or clause (iii) of sub-section (1) of section 283, the value of the property in respect of which the offence has been committed;
(g) The plea of the accused and his examination (if any);
(h) The finding;
(i) The sentence or other final order;
(j) The date on which proceedings terminated.
⚖️ Corresponding Provision in the Indian Penal Code (IPC)
Section 286 of the BNSS, 2023, corresponds to Section 263 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Both provisions mandate that specific details be recorded in summary trials to ensure transparency and accountability in the judicial process.
🧭 Purpose and Significance
Ensuring Transparency: By requiring detailed records of summary trials, this section promotes transparency in the judicial process, allowing for scrutiny and review of proceedings.
Facilitating Appeals and Reviews: Comprehensive records are essential for higher courts to review cases, ensuring that justice is served and errors can be identified and corrected.
Standardizing Record-Keeping: The mandate for a standardized format, as directed by the State Government, ensures consistency across different jurisdictions, making the judicial process more organized and efficient.
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