Record in warrant-cases.

What this section does

In warrant-cases tried before a Magistrate, the evidence of each witness must be taken down in writing by the Magistrate himself, by his dictation in open court, or, where he is incapacitated, under his direction and superintendence by an appointed court officer; evidence may also be recorded by audio-video electronic means in the presence of the accused's advocate. Where the Magistrate causes evidence to be taken down by another, he must certify the reason. Evidence is ordinarily recorded in narrative form, though the Magistrate may use question-and-answer form for any part; the record must be signed by the Magistrate and forms part of the record.

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Procedure at a glance

Key actors

Magistrate · Officer of the Court · Advocate

Time limit

None

Derived from CrPC s.275.