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(1) For the trial of offences punishable under section 3, the 3 [ 4 [Government of Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir] in consultation with the High Court may 3appoint as a Special Judge having jurisdiction throughout the 5 [Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir], any person who is qualified to be appointed as judge of the High Court, or who has exercised the powers of a Sessions Judge under the 2 [Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974)] or who have, for a period of not less than 10 years, practised at the Bar. (2) A Special Judge shall try any offence punishable under section 3 which the 1 [ 2 [Government of Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir] in consultation with the High Court] by general or special order in writing direct to be tried by him and may hold his sittings for the trial of any case in any place fixed by the 1 [ 2 [Government of Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir] in consultation with the High Court].