In force · As amended up to 2026-08
25. Jurisdiction.— (1) Offences punishable under this Act shall be triable in the Presidency-towns, by a Presidency Magistrate, and elsewhere by a Magistrate of the first class, or by a Magistrate of the second class who has been specially empowered by the[3] [Central Government] in this behalf.
1. Subs. by Act 3 of 1941, s. 2, for clause (c)
2. Subs. by Act 24 of 1970, s. 14, for certain words (w.e.f. 1-8-1976).
3. Subs. by the A.O. 1937, for "Local Government".
Source: India Code