Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Chapter 15
Conditions Requisite for Initiation of Proceedings
Section 212 • Making over of cases to Magistrates.
Description
(1) Any Chief Judicial Magistrate may, after taking cognizance of an offence, make over the case for inquiry or trial to any competent Magistrate subordinate to him.
(2) Any Magistrate of the first class empowered in this behalf by the Chief Judicial Magistrate may, after taking cognizance of an offence, make over the case for inquiry or trial to such other competent Magistrate as the Chief Judicial Magistrate may, by general or special order, specify, and thereupon such Magistrate may hold the inquiry or trial.
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This section is part of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Chapter 15 (Conditions Requisite for Initiation of Proceedings). Legal provisions are subject to interpretation by courts and may be amended by legislation. For specific legal advice regarding this section, please consult a qualified legal professional.