(1) In all summons-cases tried before a Magistrate, in all inquiries under sections 145 to 148 (both inclusive), and in all proceedings under section 446 otherwise than in the course of a trial, the Magistrate shall, as the examination of each witness proceeds, make a memorandum of the substance of the evidence in the language of the Court:
Provided that if the Magistrate is unable to make such memorandum himself, he shall, after recording the reason of his inability, cause such memorandum to be made in writing or from his dictation in open Court.
(2) Such memorandum shall be signed by the Magistrate and shall
form part of the record.
Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)
271 CrPC Power to issue commission for examination of witness in prison
273 CrPC Evidence to be taken in presence of accused
274 CrPC Record in summons-cases and inquiries
275 CrPC Record in warrant-cases
276 CrPC Record in trial before Court of Session
277 CrPC Language of record of evidence
278 CrPC Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed
279 CrPC Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader