Section 352 of CrPC : Section 352: Certain Judges and Magistrates not to try certain offences when committed before themselves.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A Magistrate is presiding over a case where a witness is giving testimony. During the testimony, the witness makes a false statement under oath, which is an offence under Section 195 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Application of Section 352: The Magistrate cannot try the witness for perjury (lying under oath) because the offence was committed in front of the Magistrate during the judicial proceeding. Instead, the Magistrate must refer the matter to a different court or judge to ensure impartiality and avoid any conflict of interest.

Example 2:

Scenario: During a court hearing, an individual in the courtroom starts shouting and disrupting the proceedings, showing contempt for the Magistrate's authority.

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