The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898
Section 265DFraming charge
In force
Part VI PROCEEDINGS IN PROSECUTIONS
Chapter XXIII OF TRIALS BEFORE COURTS OF SESSION
s. 265D
265D. Framing charge (1) If, after such consideration and hearing as aforesaid, the Court is of opinion that there is ground for presuming that the accused has committed an offence, it shall frame in writing a charge against the accused. (2) Where the Court frames a charge under sub-section (1), the charge shall be read and explained to the accused shall be asked whether he pleads guilty of the offence charged or claims to be tried.