Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 478

Power to alter functions allocated to Executive Magistrates in certain cases

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Provision: Section 478 of CrPC
Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Classification: criminal procedure
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 478 of CrPC say?

If the Legislative Assembly of a State by a resolution so permits, the State Government may, after consultation with High Court, by notification, direct that references in sections 108, 109, 110, 145 and 147 to an Executive Magistrate shall be construed as references to a Judicial Magistrate of the first class.

Indian StandardSection 478, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 478 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 478 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

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Common Questions about Section 478 CrPC

What is Section 478 of CrPC?

Section 478 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Power to alter functions allocated to Executive Magistrates in certain cases". The section states: If the Legislative Assembly of a State by a resolution so permits, the State Government may, after consultation with High Court, by notification, direct that references in sections...