In case of summons case where the accused appears or is brought before the Magistrate ........

Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1973 Complaints to Magistrates

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In case of summons case, where the accused appears or is brought before the Magistrate -

the particulars of the offence of which he is accused need not be stated to him

he shall be asked whether he pleads guilty or has any defence to make

a formal charge shall be framed by the Magistrate

All of the above

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Explanation:

Section 251 of Code of Criminal Procedure –
251. Substance of accusation to be stated. When in a summons-case the accused appears or is brought before the Magistrate, the particulars of the offence of which he is accused shall be stated to him, and he shall be asked whether he pleads guilty or has any defence to make, but it shall not be necessary to frame a formal charge.