Substance of accusation to be stated

CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1973 (CrPC)

Section 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