Section 22 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- (1)Subject to the control of the State Government, the District Magistrate may, from time to time, define the local limits of the areas within which the Executive Magistrates may exercise all or any of the powers with which they may be invested under this Code.
- (2)Except as otherwise provided by such definition, the jurisdiction and powers of every such Magistrate shall extend throughout the district.
Summary
- The District Magistrate is responsible for defining the specific local areas where Executive Magistrates can work.
- This authority to set boundaries is subject to the overall control of the State Government.
- If the District Magistrate does not define specific local limits, the magistrate's power extends throughout the entire district.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who defines the local limits for an Executive Magistrate under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
Under Section 22 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the District Magistrate defines these limits, subject to the control of the State Government.
2. What happens if no local limits are defined for an Executive Magistrate under the 1973 Criminal Code?
Section 22 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, provides that unless a definition is made, the magistrate's jurisdiction and powers extend throughout the whole district.
3. Can the State Government influence how local limits are set under Section 22 of the Act?
Yes, Section 22 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, states that the District Magistrate defines limits subject to the control of the State Government.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 22 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, whose control is the District Magistrate subject to when defining local limits?
Q2.If the local limits are not otherwise provided by a definition, how far does an Executive Magistrate's power reach under Section 22 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
Q3.Under Section 22 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, what is the District Magistrate empowered to define from time to time?
Q4.Which officer is specifically given the power to set boundaries for Executive Magistrates under Section 22 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?