BNSS Section 284-Summary trial by Magistrate of second class

The High Court may confer on any Magistrate invested with the powers of a Magistrate of the second class power to try summarily any offence which is punishable only with fine or with imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months with or without fine, and any abetment of or attempt to commit any such offence.

[Old Corresponding Section: Section 261 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973]