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

Explanation using Example

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 Magistrates of the first class specifically for cybercrime cases in the district.
3. The presiding officers for these new courts are appointed by the High Court.
4. The High Court also confers the powers of a Judicial Magistrate of the first class on a member of the Judicial Service who is currently functioning as a Judge in a Civil Court, to ensure there are enough qualified magistrates to handle the cases.

Example 2:

Scenario: In a rural district of Uttar Pradesh, there is a sudden rise in cases related to land disputes and agricultural offenses.

Application of the Act:

1. The State Government of Uttar Pradesh, after consulting with the Allahabad High Court, decides to establish additional Courts of Judicial Magistrates of the second class in the district to address the surge in land dispute cases.
2. To handle a particularly complex and high-profile land dispute case involving multiple parties, the State Government, with the High Court's consultation, estab...

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