CrPC 478 vs BNSS 524: Power to alter functions allocated to Executive Magistrate in certain cases
Section 478 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is now section 524 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, in force from 1 July 2024. 46% of the old wording is kept; 56 words removed and 5 words added.
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CrPC section 478Power to alter functions allocated to Executive Magistrate in certain cases
If the Legislative Assembly of a State by a resolution so permits, the State Government may, after consultation with the High Court, by notification, direct that references in sections 108, 109, 110, 145 and 147 to an Executive Magistrate shall be construed as references to a Judicial Magistrate of the first class. State Amendment Andaman and Nicobar Islands U.T. In the Code, as it applies to the Union territories to which this Regulation extends, in sections, 478, the words “if the State Legislature by a resolution so requires.” Shall be omitted. Vide Andaman and Nicobar Islands U.T. Act 1 of 1974, s. 6.
BNSS section 524Power to alter functions allocated to Executive Magistrate in certain cases
If the Legislative Assembly of a State by a resolution so permits, the State Government may, after consultation with the High Court, by notification, direct that references in sections 127, 128, 129, 164 and 166 to an Executive Magistrate shall be construed as references to a Judicial Magistrate of the first class.
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