Section 251: Substance of accusation to be stated

Q: What does Section 251 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (TCLAA) deal with?

Section 251 TCLAA pertains to "Substance of accusation to be stated". It is part of the The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 251 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (TCLAA) governs substance of accusation to be stated. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 251 TCLAA still in force?

Yes, Section 251 of the The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 251 TCLAA?

धारा 251 TCLAA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 251 of the The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013. Section 251 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (TCLAA) governs substance of accusation to be stated. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 251 TCLAA?

Dhara 251 TCLAA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 251 of the The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 251 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (TCLAA) governs substance of accusation to be stated. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 251 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013?

Cite as: "Section 251, The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (TCLAA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, 2013, § 251 (India).

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The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013

Chapter XXT — rial Of Summons-Cases By Magistrates

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.