CrPC 16 — Courts of Metropolitan Magistrates

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Statutory text

(1) In every metropolitan area, there shall be established
as  many  Courts  of  Metropolitan  Magistrates,  and  at  such  places,  as  the  State  Government  may,  after consultation with the High Court, by notification, specify.
(2) The presiding officers of such Courts shall be appointed by the High Court.
(3) The   jurisdiction   and   powers   of   every   Metropolitan   Magistrate   shall   extend   throughout   the metropolitan area.

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