Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 23

Subordination of Executive Magistrates

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Provision: Section 23 of CrPC
Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Classification: criminal procedure
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 23 of CrPC say?

All Executive Magistrates, other than the Additional District Magistrate, shall be subordinate to the District Magistrate, and every Executive Magistrate (other than the Sub-divisional Magistrate) exercising powers in a sub-division shall also be subordinate to the Sub-divisional Magistrate, subject, however, to the general control of the District Magistrate. The District Magistrate may, from time to time, make rules or give special orders, consistent with this Code, as to the distribution of business among the Executive Magistrates subordinate to him and as to the allocation of business to an Additional District Magistrate.

Indian StandardSection 23, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 23 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 23 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

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Common Questions about Section 23 CrPC

What is Section 23 of CrPC?

Section 23 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Subordination of Executive Magistrates". The section states: All Executive Magistrates, other than the Additional District Magistrate, shall be subordinate to the District Magistrate, and every Executive Magistrate (other than the Sub-divisi...