Section 322 of CrPC : Section 322: Procedure In Cases Which Magistrate Cannot Dispose Of

Explanation using Example

Imagine a situation where a local Magistrate is conducting a trial for a case of theft. During the proceedings, it comes to light that the value of the stolen goods exceeds the financial jurisdiction limit of the local Magistrate's court. According to Section 322 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973:

The Magistrate realizes that the case falls outside his jurisdiction due to the high value of the goods (point 1). He decides to halt the trial proceedings and prepares a report summarizing the case details. He then forwards this report to the Chief Judicial Magistrate, as required by the law (point 1).

The Chief Judicial Magistrate, upon reviewing the case, may choose to take over and try the case himself if he has the authority to do so (point 2). Alternatively, he could assign the case to another Magistrate within the district who has the jurisdiction to handle cases involving higher-value theft, or he could decide to commit the accused for trial in a higher court (point 2).