Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 287
Judgment in cases tried summarily
In every case tried summarily in which the accused does not plead guilty, the Magistrate shall record the substance of the evidence and a judgment containing a brief statement of the reasons for the finding.
Why this exists
Summary trials are fast, but fairness requires that when someone contests the charge (rather than admitting guilt), there is at least a brief written account of the evidence and reasoning behind the verdict. This protects the accused's ability to challenge the decision later and keeps the process accountable, even in its abbreviated form.