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Section 16 - Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973

Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973

16.Courts of Metropolitan Magistrates.-

(1) In every metropolitan area, there shall be established as many Courts of Metropolitan Magistrates, and at such places, as the State Government may, after consultation with the High Court, by notification, specify.

(2) The presiding officers of such Courts shall be appointed by the High Court.

(3) The jurisdiction and powers of every Metropolitan Magistrate shall extend throughout the metropolitan area.

Related Sections

Section 96: Application to High Court to set aside declaration of forfeiture
Section 75: Notification of substance of warrant
Section 431: Money ordered to be paid recoverable as a fine
Section 136: Consequences of his failing to do so
Section 29: Sentences which Magistrates may pass

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