The West Bengal Separation Of Judicial And Executive Functions Act, 1968
west-bengal · 1968
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- S. 1,After section G, the following section shall be inserted, namely :— classes of 'CA
- S. 2The proposed - measure seeks to replace the West Bengal Separation of Judicial and Executive Fumtions
- S. 3Concurrent to both the Judicial and Executive Magistrates
- S. 4Section 4 classifies magistrates into Judicial and Executive Magistrates appointed by the State Government.
- S. 5For section 12, the following section shall be substi- tuted, namely :— ‘,12
- S. 6Section 6 preserves existing rights and proceedings, and transfers pending cases to appropriate courts under amended criminal procedure laws.
- S. 7After section 13
- S. 8The West Bengal Sepa cat ion of Judicial and gal Ord
- S. 9Section 9 amends section 15 to replace "Magistrate" with "Judicial Magistrate" and requires consultation with the High Court for State Government actions.
- S. 10Section 10 amends the act to replace certain terms to clarify the subordination of judicial magistrates and benches.
- S. 11Section 11 establishes that Executive Magistrates report to the District Magistrate and Sub-divisional Executive Magistrates.
- S. 12Section 12 mandates the State Government to appoint Presidency Magistrates in consultation with the High Court.
- S. 13Section 13 amends judicial approval and consultation requirements for certain executive actions by the State Government.
- S. 14Section 14 specifies that certain offences are to be tried by Judicial Magistrates instead of District Magistrates as per the table.
- S. 15In section 29B,— with the High Court
- S. 17In the marginal note of section 34, for the word "District", the words "Sub-divisional Judicial" shall be substituted
- S. 17ASection 17A establishes the hierarchy and distribution of judicial business among magistrates and benches in West Bengal.
- S. 17B(1) All Assistant Sessions Judges shall be sub- Subordina
- S. 17CSection 17C authorizes the High Court to delegate Sessions Judge's powers, including supervision of Magistrates, to an Additional Sessions Judge.
- S. 17DSection 17D establishes Courts of Sessions and Judicial Magistrates as criminal courts subordinate to the High Court and Sessions Court respectively.
- S. 18For section 36, the following section shall be substi- tuted, namely :— `36
- S. 19For section 37, the following section shall be substituted, namely:-- "37
- S. 20For section 38, the following section shall be substituted, namely:— "38
- S. 21After section 38, the following section shall be inserted, namely :-- "38A
- S. 22Section 22 modifies the consultation process with the High Court for conferment and withdrawal of powers of Sessions Judges and District Magistrates.
- S. 24Section 24 amends section 62 to replace "Sub-divisional Magistrate" with "Sub-divisional Executive Magistrate or Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrate."
- S. 25In sub-section (1) of section 75, for the word "Magistrates", the words "Judicial Magistrates" shall be substituted
- S. 26In sub-section (1) of section 78, for the words "or Sub-divisional Magistrate"
- S. 27In section 88,-- (1) In sub-section (2), after the words "District
- S. 28In section 95, before the words "District Magi*
- S. 30Section 30 amends the West Bengal Separation of Judicial and Executive Functions Act, 1968 to clarify roles of magistrates.
- S. 31Section 31 replaces certain magistrate titles in West Bengal judicial procedures with "Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrate" or "Judicial Magistrate".
- S. 32In sub-section (/) of section 167, after the words "nearest Magistrate", the words "having jurisdiction" shall be inse
- S. 33Section 33 replaces "District Magistrate" with "Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrate" in a subsection of another section.
- S. 34Section 34 amends the act to specify that only Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrates can perform certain functions unless specially empowered by the State Government in consultation with the High Court.
- S. 35Section 35 changes arrest procedure, directing arrested persons to Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrate instead of District Magistrate.
- S. 36Section 36 modifies judicial and executive magistrate powers to take cognizance of offenses.
- S. 37Section 37 mandates Executive Magistrates to transfer cases to Judicial Magistrates for trial and may release accused on bail.
- S. 38Section 38 modifies judicial and executive magistrate powers for case transfers and consultations with the High Court.
- S. 40Section 40 amends the West Bengal Separation Of Judicial And Executive Functions Act to allow certain magistrates to commit persons for trial to the High Court or Court of Session.
- S. 41Section 41 amends section 249 to replace "Magistrate" with "Judicial Magistrate" for authority delegation.
- S. 42Section 42 modifies section 2G0 to specify which judicial officers can perform certain functions.
- S. 43Section 43 amends the authority to confer powers on benches of judicial magistrates to require consultation with the High Court.
- S. 44In section 263,— (7) for the words "Magistrate or Bench of", the words
- S. 45Section 45 amends the act to require consultation with the High Court for authorizing any Judicial Bench.
- S. 46Section 46 amends section 269 to require consultation with the High Court before the State Government acts.
- S. 47Section 47 amends section 337 to replace certain Magistrates with Judicial Magistrates in West Bengal.
- S. 48Section 48 amends section 338 to replace "Magistrate or the District" with "Judicial Magistrate or the Sub-divisional Judicial".
- S. 49Section 49 amends section 346 to replace "Magistrate" with "Judicial Magistrate" and "District Magistrate" with "Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrate".
- S. 50Section 50 amends section 349 to replace "Magistrate" with "Judicial Magistrate" and "District Magistrate or Sub-divisional Magistrate" with "Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrate".
- S. 51In section 350A, for the words "Bench of Magis---- trates", the words "Bench of Judicial Magistrates" shall be substitu
- S. 52Section 52 amends section 357 to require consultation with the High Court and specifies Judicial or Executive Magistrate.
- S. 53In section 387, for the words "District Magistrate", the words "Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrate" shall be substitut
- S. 54In section 406, for the words "other Magistrate", the words "other Executive Magistrate" shall be substituted
- S. 55Section 55 amends section 4064 by substituting "any other Magistrate" for "the District Magistrate" and removing clause (c).
- S. 56Section 56 modifies section 408 to replace references to District Magistrates with Judicial Magistrates.
- S. 57Section 57 changes "District Magistrate" to "Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrate" and "Magistrate" to "Judicial Magistrate" in section 413.
- S. 58Section 58 modifies section 425 to specify that certificates must go through the Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrate when passed by a Judicial Magistrate other than the Executive.
- S. 59Section 59 modifies judicial and executive magistrate roles, specifying High Court consultation for judicial appointments and record examination powers.
- S. 60Section 60 amends references to District Magistrate to Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrate in specified legal context.
- S. 61Section 61 changes references from "District Magistrate" to "Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrate" and "Magistrate" to "Judicial Magistrate".
- S. 62Section 62 amends section 438 to replace "District Magistrate" with "District Magistrate or Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrate."
- S. 63Section 63 changes references from "District Magistrate" to "Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrate" and "Magistrate" to "Judicial Magistrate" in the act.
- S. 64Section 64 amends section 488 to replace certain magistrate titles with "Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrate" and "Judicial Magistrate".
- S. 65Section 65 amends the West Bengal Separation Of Judicial And Executive Functions Act, 1968 to specify where witnesses should be produced based on their location.
- S. 66Section 66 allows Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrates to compel witness attendance and examination in investigations.
- S. 67Section 67 amends appeal process, substituting "Sessions Judge" for "District Magistrate" in section 515.
- S. 68Section 68 amends section 518 to replace references to District and Sub-divisional Magistrates with Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrate.
- S. 69Section 69 establishes appeal routes for orders passed by magistrates to the Sessions Judge or High Court.
- S. 70In section 552, after the words "District Magis- tate", the words "or Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrate" shall be inse
- S. 71Section 71 allows the state to create rules for overseeing magistrates and courts.
- S. 72Section 72 amends the act to specify that District Magistrates and Sessions Judges handle different roles outside towns.
- S. 73Substitutes "Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrate" for "District Magistrate" in section 5611.
- S. 74Section 74 modifies specific terms in another section to clarify the roles of Judicial Magistrates and Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrates.
- S. 75In section 565,— (1) in sub-section (1), for the words
- S. 76Section 76 adds a schedule detailing judicial functions for different magistrate classes, excluding Presidency Magistrates.
- S. 77Section 77 modifies judicial appointments in West Bengal, specifying that certain magistrates must be appointed in consultation with the High Court.
- S. 78For Schedule III, the following Schedule shall be substituted, namely: "SCHEDULE III (See section 36) sape
- S. 79Section 79 of the West Bengal Separation of Judicial and Executive Functions Act, 1968, details additional powers that can be granted to Judicial Magistrates by the state government in consultation with the High Court.
- S. 125(5) Power to order preliminary investigation by police-- officer not below the rank of Inspector in certain cases, sect
- S. 134Section 134 authorizes detention of a person in police custody during investigations.
- S. 167(4) Power to take cognizance of offences upon complaint, section 190(/)(a)
- S. 56545(3), 107-153, 7174, 176, 190(/A) 191(2), 196A(2), 196B, 492(2), 549(2)