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The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898

( ACT NO. V OF 1898 )

Chapter XXII

OF SUMMARY TRIALS

Special procedure for summary trials

1[264A. Notwithstanding anything contained in section 262, the framing of charges, recording of evidence, examination of the accused under section 342, and pronouncement of judgment may, if practicable, be completed in the same session at any place within the jurisdiction of the Court.]


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    Section 264A was inserted by section 17 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2026 (Act No. XI of 2026) (With effect from 10th August 2025).
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