POWER OF COURTSCentral
Section 32 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- (1)In conferring powers under this Code, the High Court or the State Government, as the case may be, may, by order, empower persons specially by name or in virtue of their offices or classes of officials generally be their official titles.
- (2)Every such order shall take effect from the date on which it is communicated to the person so empowered.
Summary
- Sets the rules for how the High Court or State Government grants legal powers.
- They can give powers to specific people by using their names.
- They can grant powers to anyone holding a specific job or to a whole class of officials by their titles.
- These powers start working as soon as the person is told about the order.
Practical examples
1The State Government issues an official order saying "Mr. Sunil Kumar" now has the legal authority of a Magistrate.
2The High Court issues a general rule saying all "Assistant Commissioners" in a certain city now have specific powers under the criminal law.
FAQ
1. Who has the authority to grant powers under Section 32 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
Under Section 32 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, either the High Court or the State Government can grant powers.
2. Can powers be given to a group of people at once under Section 32 of the 1973 Code?
Yes, Section 32 of the 1973 Code allows powers to be given to classes of officials generally by their official titles.
3. When does an order granting legal powers take effect according to Section 32 of the Criminal Procedure Code?
According to Section 32 of the Criminal Procedure Code, the order takes effect on the date it is communicated to the person empowered.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 32 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, who can confer powers?
Q2.According to Section 32 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, how can a person be empowered?
Q3.When does a power conferred under Section 32 of the 1973 Criminal Code become active?
Q4.Under Section 32 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, can powers be given to "classes of officials"?