BNSS · CHAPTER II — Constitution Of Criminal Courts And Offices

Section 16. Local Jurisdiction of Executive

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

(1) Subject to the control of the State Government, the District Magistrate may, from time to time, define the local limits of the areas within which the Executive Magistrates may exercise all or any of the powers with which they may be invested under this Sanhita. (2) Except as otherwise provided by such definition, the jurisdiction and powers of every such Magistrate shall extend throughout the district.

Source: India Code