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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 135: Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause
- Section 160: Police officer’s power to require attendance of witnesses
- Section 276: Record in trial before Court of Session
- Section 100: Persons in charge of closed place to allow search
- Section 463: Non-compliance with provisions of section 164 or section 281
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