Section 16 CrPC: Courts of Metropolitan Magistrates

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Appointment of Magistrates, Court Establishment, Criminal Courts, CrPC 1973, High Court, jurisdiction, Metropolitan Magistrate, State Government

New Law Update (2024)

Section 13 BNSS

TRIAL COURT

Court of Metropolitan Magistrate

Punishment

Procedural / Administrative

Cognizable?

Bailable?

Compoundable?

Bare Act Text

(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.

Important Sub-Sections Explained

Section 16(1)

This sub-section empowers the State Government, in consultation with the High Court, to establish Courts of Metropolitan Magistrates in every metropolitan area and determine their locations.

Section 16(3)

This sub-section clarifies that the jurisdiction and powers of a Metropolitan Magistrate are effective throughout the entire metropolitan area where the court is established.

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