Criminal Trial Summons / Summary Trial
1 A quick look at the Procedure for Summons triable / Summary trial: Ss.251 to 259 / 260 to 265 CrPC, 1973
2 General check-list before Institution / Filing of Complaint
3 Examination of Complainant / Cognizance of offence by Magistrate: S.200, 190 CrPC, 1973
4 Inquiry by Magistrate u/s 202
5 Dismissal of Complaint or issuance of Summons / warrant: Ss.203, 204,
6 Execution / Service of Summons / Warrant, alongwith copy of Complaint or Police chargesheet: Ss.62 to 90, 207 CrPC, 1973
7 First appearance of Accused; recording of Plea; and taking Bail, if any: Ss.251, 252, 205, 436, 437 CrPC, 1973
8 Evidence by Prosecution: S.254, 264 CrPC, 1973
9 After conclusion of evidence of prosecution, tendering Oral and written arguments by Prosecution: S.314 CrPC, 1973
10 Statement of Accused, if any: S.313(1)(b) CrPC, 1973
11 Evidence by Accused, if any: S.254, 264 CrPC, 1973
12 After conclusion of evidence of defense, tendering of oral and written arguments by Accused: S.314
13 Acquittal or conviction (S.255)
14 Non-appearance or death of complainant (S.256)
15 Withdrawal of complaint (S.257)
16 Power to stop proceedings in certain cases (S.258)
17 Power of Court to convert summons-cases into warrant cases (S.259)
18 Other important Provisions of CrPC, 1973, which would be applicable in every Criminal trial