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Section 6 of CrPC : Section 6: Classes of Criminal Courts.

The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

CHAPTER II: CONSTITUTION OF CRIMINAL COURTS AND OFFICES

Section 6: Classes of Criminal Courts.

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Explanation using examples

Example 1:

Scenario: Rajesh is accused of theft in a small town in Maharashtra.

Application:

  • Rajesh's case will be heard in the Court of Judicial Magistrate of the first class, as theft is a common criminal offense that falls under their jurisdiction.
  • If the case were more severe, such as involving a large-scale robbery or organized crime, it might be escalated to the Court of Session.

Example 2:

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