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Section 9 of BNSS : Section 9: Courts of Judicial Magistrates.

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

CHAPTER II: CONSTITUTION OF CRIMINAL COURTS AND OFFICES

Section 9: Courts of Judicial Magistrates.

Explanation using examples

Example 1:

Scenario: A district in Maharashtra has seen a significant increase in cybercrime cases, leading to a backlog in the existing courts.

Application of the Act:

  1. The State Government of Maharashtra, after consulting with the Bombay High Court, issues a notification to establish additional Courts of Judicial Magistrates of the first class in the district to handle the increased caseload.
  2. Additionally, recognizing the specialized nature of cybercrime, the State Government, again in consultation with the High Court, establishes a Special Court of Judicial Magi