CHAPTER INTRODUCTION:
A chapter 22 of the Code of Criminal Procedure which deals with the Summary Trials. It
is composed of 6sections from 260 to 265.
According to Black’s Law Dictionary: “ A settlement technique in which the parties argue
before a mock jury, which then reaches the non-binding verdict that will assist the
parties in evaluating their positions “. Hence Summary Trial.
Section 260: Power to try Summarily:
This section states the who can try summarily and what offenses may be tried
summarily:
The section states that the magistrate or the bench magistrate invested with power of
first class especially in the context of this section may try summary way the following all
or any of offenses mentioned below; ( Clauses from Ato M)
a. An offense not punishable with death or imprisonment exceeding 6 months.
b. Offenses related to chapter 13 of Pakistan penal code regarding weights and
measures under section 264, 265 and 266. (concerning fraudulent in nature)
c. Hurt under section 323 of chapter 16 of PPC.
d. Theft under section 379, 380 or 381 of chapter 17 of PPC. Where the stolen
property value does not exceed 2500 rupees.
e. Dishonest misappropriation under section 403 of the chapter 17 of PPC.
(Value of property should exceed 2500 rupees).
f. Receiving or keeping stolen property under section 411 of chapter 17 of the PPC
Property Value 2500 Rupees).
g. Assisting in concealment or disposal of stolen property under section 414 of
chapter 17 of the PPC (Value 2500 Rupees).
h. Mischief under section 247 of chapter 12 of the PPC.
i. House trespass under section 448, 451, 453, 454, 456 and 457 of the PPC of
chapter 17.
j. Insulting with intent to provoke a breach of peace under section 504 and
criminal intimidation section 506 of chapter 22 of PPC.
Jj.Offense of personation at an election under section 171-F of chapter 9-A of
PPC.
k. Abetment of any abovementioned offenses.
l. Any Commision of offenses mentioned above.
m. Offense under section 20 of the Cattle trespass Act 1871.
