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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 388: Order of High Court on appeal to be certified to lower Court
- Section 151: Arrest to prevent the commission of cognizable offences
- Section 377: Appeal by the State Government against sentence
- Section 332: Procedure on accused appearing before Magistrate or Court
- Section 99: Direction, etc., of search-warrants
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