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Section 12 of BNSS : Section 12: Local Jurisdiction of Judicial Magistrates.

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

CHAPTER II: CONSTITUTION OF CRIMINAL COURTS AND OFFICES

Section 12: Local Jurisdiction of Judicial Magistrates.

Explanation using examples

Example 1:

Scenario: A theft occurs in a small town within District A. The accused is caught and needs to be tried.

Application of Section 12:

  • The Chief Judicial Magistrate of District A defines the local limits within which the Judicial Magistrates can exercise their powers.
  • The Judicial Magistrate appointed under section 9 or section 11 can handle the case within the defined local limit

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