In all summons-cases tried before a Magistrate, as well as in inquiries conducted under sections 145 to 148 (inclusive) and proceedings under section 446 (except when occurring during a trial), the Magistrate shall record a memorandum summarizing the substance of each witness’s evidence in the language of the Court as the examination proceeds.
Provided that, if the Magistrate is unable to prepare such a memorandum personally, he shall document the reason for his inability and ensure that the memorandum is either written or dictated in open Court.
The memorandum shall be signed by the Magistrate and shall form part of the official record.
