Section 13 of CrPC : Section 13: Special Judicial Magistrates.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Appointment of a Special Judicial Magistrate in a Rural Area

Context: The State Government of Maharashtra identifies a need for additional judicial support in a rural district due to an increase in minor criminal cases. They request the High Court to appoint a Special Judicial Magistrate.

Application:

1. The High Court reviews the request and identifies Mr. Sharma, a retired government officer with extensive experience in legal affairs.
2. The High Court confers upon Mr. Sharma the powers of a Judicial Magistrate of the first class for handling minor theft and assault cases in the specified rural district.
3. Mr. Sharma is appointed as a Special Judicial Magistrate for a term of one year, as specified by the High Court.
4. Mr. Sharma begins to hear and adjudicate cases within his jurisdiction, helping to reduce the backlog of minor criminal cases in the rural district.

Example 2:

Scenario: Empowering a Special Judicial Magistrate in a Non-Metropolitan Area

Context: The Central Government identifies a need for judicial intervention in a non-metropolitan area experiencing a surge in property disputes and minor criminal offenses. They request the High Court to appoint a Special Judicial Magistrate.

Application:

1. The High Court receives the request and selects Ms. Verma, a former legal advisor with significant experience in property law.
2. The High Court confers upon Ms. Verma the powers of a Judicial Magistrate of the second class to handle property disputes and minor criminal offenses in the specified non-metropolitan area.
3. Ms. Verma is appointed as a Special Judicial Magistrate for a ter...

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