Section 274 BNSS: Substance of accusation to be stated.

Section 274 of the BNSS corresponds to Section 251 of the CrPC.

BNSS section: 274

CrPC equivalent: Section 251

Category: Trial

The new proviso to Section 274 provides that if the Magistrate considers the accusation groundless, he shall, after recording reasons in writing, release the accused, and s uch release shall have the effect of discharge.