Section 404 - Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973

Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973

404.Statement by Metropolitan Magistrate of grounds of his decision to be considered by High Court.-

When the record of any trial held by a Metropolitan Magistrate is called for by the High Court or Court of Session under section 397, the Magistrate may submit with the record a statement setting forth the grounds of his decision or order and any facts which he thinks material to the issue; and the Court shall consider such statement before overruling or setting aside the said decision or order.