The CrPC 1973 was replaced by the BNSS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 478 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 531, BNSS 2023).
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.] Substituted by Act 63 of 1980, Section 8 (w.e.f. 23/09/1980).