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Section 478 - Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
478.Power to alter functions allocated to judicial and Executive Magistrates in certain cases.-
If the State Legislature by a resolution so requires, the State Government may, after consultation with the High Court, by notification, direct that-
(a) references in section 108, 109 and 110 to a Judicial Magistrate of the first class shall be construed as references to an Executive Magistrate;
(b) references in sections 145 and 147 to an Executive Magistrate shall be construed as references to a Judicial Magistrate of the first class.
Related Sections
- Section 110: Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders
- Section 62: Summons how served
- Section 269: Officer in charge of prison to abstain from carrying out order in certain contingencies
- Section 431: Money ordered to be paid recoverable as a fine
- Section 136: Consequences of his failing to do so
Related Acts
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