CRPC §16

Courts of Metropolitan Magistrates

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Old law
CRPC §16
Courts of Metropolitan Magistrates

16. Courts of Metropolitan Magistrates.—(1) In every metropolitan area, there shall be established as many Courts of Metropolitan Magistrates, and at such places, as the State Government may, after consultation with the High Court, by notification, specify.

(2) The presiding officers of such Courts shall be appointed by the High Court.

(3) The jurisdiction and powers of every Metropolitan Magistrate shall extend throughout the metropolitan area.

What changedAI-inferred

Courts of Metropolitan Magistrates — abolished.

Old position

CrPC 16 is concerned with Courts of Metropolitan Magistrates. Courts of Metropolitan Magistrates

New position

BNSS has no direct counterpart in the new code.

Courts of Metropolitan Magistrates — abolished.

Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)

Courts of Metropolitan Magistrates — abolished.

Transitional note (repeal & savings)

Cases registered or proceedings initiated before 1 July 2024 are governed by CrPC 16. Where CrPC 16 has no successor in the new code, the legal effect depends on whether the matter is one of pre-BNS repeal, externalisation to a sister statute, or constitutional displacement — see the change-note above and the linked sources for specifics.

Frequently asked

CrPC 16 has no direct counterpart in the new code. See the change-note above for the specific reason — common patterns include pre-BNS repeal by an earlier amending act, externalisation to a sister statute (e.g., Legal Metrology Act, Mental Healthcare Act), constitutional displacement by a Supreme Court ruling, or editorial omission.

Sources

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Newlaws.in, CRPC §16 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-14, https://newlaws.in/crpc/16.

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