309. (1) In all summons-cases tried before a Magistrate, in all inquiries under sections 164 to 167 (both inclusive), and in all proceedings under section 491 otherwise than in the course of a trial, the Magistrate shall, as the examination of each witness proceeds, make a memorandum of the substance of the evidence in the language of the Court:
Provided that if the Magistrate is unable to make such memorandum himself, he shall, after recording the reason of his inability, cause such memorandum to be made in writing or from his dictation in open Court.
(2) Such memorandum shall be signed by the Magistrate and shall form part of the record.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 302 Power to require attendance of prisoners
Section 304 Officer in charge of prison to abstain from carrying out order in certain contingencies
Section 305 Prisoner to be brought to Court in custody
Section 306 Power to issue commission for examination of witness in prison
Section 307 Language of Courts
Section 308 Evidence to be taken in presence of accused