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Section 452Procedural

Reasons to be recorded

Full Text

A Sessions Judge or Magistrate making an order under section 448, section 449, section 450 or section 451 shall record his reasons for making it.

Plain English Summary

Requires judges and magistrates to formally document the justification for transferring or withdrawing cases to ensure transparency.

Key Legal Elements

  • Requirement to record reasons for orders under Sections 448-451
  • Applies to Sessions Judges, Judicial Magistrates, and Executive Magistrates
  • Promotes transparency in case allocation
  • Basis for potential revision of the transfer order

Practical Note

This section (equivalent to Section 412 CrPC) ensures that administrative actions are based on legal merit rather than whim, allowing for judicial review.

हिंदी पाठ

धारा 448, धारा 449, धारा 450 या धारा 451 के तहत आदेश देने वाले सत्र न्यायाधीश या मजिस्ट्रेट को ऐसा करने के अपने कारणों को दर्ज करना होगा।