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Section 261 - Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
261.Summary trial by Magistrate of the second class.-
The High Court may confer on any Magistrate invested with the powers of a Magistrate of the second class power to try summarily any offence which is punishable only with fine or with imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months with or without fine, and any abetment of or attempt to commit any such offence.
Related Sections
- Section 225: Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor
- Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement
- Section 166: When officer in charge of police station may require another to issue search-warrant
- Section 156: Police officer’s power to investigate cognizable case
- Section 34: Withdrawal of powers
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