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Substance of accusation to be stated. 251.Substance of accusation to be stated. When in a summons-case the accused appears or is brought before the Magistrate, the particulars of the offence of which he is accused shall be stated to him, and he shall be asked whether he pleads guilty or 926 has any defence to make, but it shall not be necessary to frame a formal charge.