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The classification determines trial procedure. Summons cases are tried under simpler procedure: substance of accusation is stated, evidence is taken, defence heard, judgment delivered. Warrant cases are tried more elaborately: charges are framed, prosecution examines and is cross-examined, accused examined under Section 351 BNSS, defence evidence taken, arguments heard, judgment delivered. Sessions trial follows yet more elaborate procedure under Sections 277-296 BNSS.
Statutory reference
Section 261 BNSS 2023
Related practice areas
Procedural classification under Section 261 BNSS — summons cases (offences punishable up to 2 years) follow simpler procedure; warrant cases (offences punishable beyond 2 years) follow elaborate trial under Sections 263-274 BNSS.
Summons Case / Warrant Case is governed by Section 261 BNSS 2023. The classification determines trial procedure. Summons cases are tried under simpler procedure: substance of accusation is stated, evidence is taken, defence heard, judgment delivered. Warrant cases are tried more elaborately: charges are framed, prosecution examines and is cross-examined, accused examined under Section 351 BNSS, defence evidence taken, arguments heard, judgment delivered. Sessions trial follows yet more elaborate procedure under Sections 277-296 BNSS.
Summons Case / Warrant Case falls under Criminal Law. NyaySevak matches you with a Bar-Council-verified advocate in the relevant practice area — the first consultation is free.
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