A “Summon” is a legal document that orders the person whom it is served to appear in court & defend the complaint lodged against him. The accused is summoned by the Magistrate u/s 204(1) (a) of the Cr.P.C, 1973.
The accused will be heard and all evidence will be taken before the magistrate. The prosecution will be given the opportunity to open its case during the hearing by presenting the facts &
In continuation of this, the court will further proceed with the defence hearing u/s 254 after the prosecution evidence under section 254 and the examination of the defence u/s 313. (1). During the defence hearing
Conclusion of the Trial of Summon cases under CrPC
The Trial of Summons matters is less formal than other trial procedures in order to provide a quick remedy. As a result, Sec. 258, which does not allow