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The District Customary Court in trying criminal cases as an original court shall exercise such powers not exceeding those of a Magistrate First Class as defined in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 as may be invested with by the Slate Govern- ment. The District Customary Court may also award payment in restitution or compensation to the aggrieved or to the injured party in accordance with Customary law.