Power to alter functions allocated to Executive Magistrate in certain cases
Full Text
If the Legislative Assembly of a State by a resolution so permits, the State Government may, after consultation with the High Court, by notification, direct that references in sections 127, 128, 129, 164 and 166 to an Executive Magistrate shall be construed as references to a Judicial Magistrate of the first class.
Plain English Summary
Allows a State Government to shift specific administrative powers (regarding public order and nuisance) from Executive Magistrates to Judicial Magistrates.
Key Legal Elements
- Transfer of functions from Executive to Judicial Magistrate
- Legislative Assembly resolution requirement
- Mandatory consultation with High Court
- Affected sections: 127, 128, 129, 164, 166
Practical Note
This section reflects the separation of the judiciary from the executive. It allows states to judicialize certain public order functions if they choose.
हिंदी पाठ
यदि किसी राज्य की विधानसभा एक प्रस्ताव द्वारा अनुमति देती है, तो राज्य सरकार, उच्च न्यायालय के परामर्श के बाद, अधिसूचना द्वारा निर्देश दे सकती है कि धारा 127, 128, 129, 164 और 166 में कार्यपालक मजिस्ट्रेट के संदर्भों को प्रथम श्रेणी के न्यायिक मजिस्ट्रेट के संदर्भ के रूप में माना जाएगा।