274. 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:
Provided that if the Magistrate considers the accusation as groundless, he shall, after recording reasons in writing, release the accused and such release shall have the effect of discharge.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 271 Acquittal or conviction
Section 272 Absence of complainant
Section 273 Compensation for accusation without reasonable cause
Section 274 Substance of accusation to be stated
Section 275 Conviction on plea of guilty
Section 276 Conviction on plea of guilty in absence of accused in petty cases
Section 277 Procedure when not convicted
Section 278 Acquittal or conviction