RECIPROCAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR ASSISTANCE IN CERTAIN MATTERS AND PROCEDURE FOR ATTACHMENT AND FORFEITURE OF PROPERTYBharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
RECIPROCAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR ASSISTANCE IN CERTAIN MATTERS AND PROCEDURE FOR ATTACHMENT AND FORFEITURE OF PROPERTYBharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Magistrate referral power: forward accused to a superior magistrate when prescribed punishment exceeds local authority. If a Magistrate finds an accused guilty but believes the proper punishment is of a different kind or more severe than he may impose, or that a bond under ... Summary
Magistrate referral power: forward accused to a superior magistrate when prescribed punishment exceeds local authority.
If a Magistrate finds an accused guilty but believes the proper punishment is of a different kind or more severe than he may impose, or that a bond under section 125 is required, he must record that opinion and forward the proceedings and accused to a superior magistrate; where multiple accused are tried together, all those the Magistrate deems guilty may be forwarded. The superior magistrate may re-examine parties and witnesses, call further evidence, and pass such judgment, sentence or order as is according to law.
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