Section 14 of CrPC : Section 14: Local jurisdiction of Judicial Magistrates.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A theft occurs in a small town within District A. The local police arrest the suspect and need to present him before a Magistrate.

Application of Section 14:

1. The Chief Judicial Magistrate of District A has defined the local limits within which the Judicial Magistrates can exercise their powers.
2. The Judicial Magistrate appointed under Section 11 in the small town has the authority to handle the case because the theft occurred within the defined local limits.
3. The suspect is presented before the Judicial Magistrate in the small town, who has the jurisdiction to hear the case and pass necessary orders.

Example 2:

Scenario: A Special Judicial Magistrate is appointed to handle cases related to cybercrime in District B. A cybercrime incident occurs in a remote village within District B.

Application of Section 14:

1. The Special Judicial Magistrate has the authority to hold sittings at any place within the local area for which the court is established.
2. The Special Judicial Magistrate decides to hold a session in the remote village to address the cybercrime case.
3. The villagers and the accused do not need to travel to the district headquarters, as the Special Judicial Magistrate can exercise jurisdiction and hear the case in the remote village itself.

Example 3:

Scenario: A Magistrate appointed under Section 11 in District C is also given jurisdiction over a neighboring district, District D, due to a shortage of Magistrates.

Application of Section 14:

1. The local jurisdiction of the Magistrate extends beyond District C to include District D.
2. Any reference to the Court of Session, Chief Judicial Magistrate, or Chief Metropolitan Magistrate in relation to this Magistrate will be construed as referring to the respective authorities in both District C and District D.
3. The Magistrate can hear cases and exercise powers in both districts, ensuring that legal proceedings are not delayed due to the shortage of judicial officers.