Section 32 CrPC: Mode of conferring powers

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conferment of powers, delegation of authority, effective date of order, executive powers, High Court powers, judicial officers, jurisdiction, procedural law, State Government powers

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Section 34 BNSS

TRIAL COURT

Punishment

Procedural / Administrative

Cognizable?

Bailable?

Compoundable?

Bare Act Text

(1) In conferring powers under this Code, the High Courts or the State Government, as the case may be, may, by order, empower persons specially by name or in virtue of their offices or classes of officials generally by their official titles.
(2) Every such order shall take effect from the date on which it is communicated to the person so empowered.

Important Sub-Sections Explained

Section 32(1)

This sub-section outlines the authorities, namely the High Courts or the State Government, responsible for granting legal powers under the Code of Criminal Procedure. It specifies that these powers can be conferred upon individuals by name, to holders of specific offices, or to entire classes of officials using their official designations.

Section 32(2)

This sub-section clarifies that any order issued for conferring powers becomes legally effective only from the date it is officially communicated to the person or entity receiving those powers, ensuring clarity and proper notice.

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