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Section 261 - Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
261.Summary trial by Magistrate of the second class.-
The High Court may confer on any Magistrate invested with the powers of a Magistrate of the second class power to try summarily any offence which is punishable only with fine or with imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months with or without fine, and any abetment of or attempt to commit any such offence.
Related Sections
- Section 246: Procedure where accused is not discharged
- Section 155: Information as to non-cognizable cases and investigation of such cases
- Section 89: Arrest on breach of bond for appearance
- Section 336: Power of State Government to empower officer in charge to discharge
- Section 21: Special Executive Magistrates
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