BSTO Act 25Chapter II · Special Magistrates

Section 25 · Jurisdiction of Special Magistrates

- [(1)] [Section 25 renumbered as sub-section (1) and sub-section (2) added by Bengal Act 21 of 1982.] Where, in the opinion of the [appropriate Government] [Words substituted for the words 'Local Government' by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937.], or of the District Magistrate if empowered by the [appropriate Government] [Words substituted for the words 'Local Government' by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937.] in this behalf, there are reasonable grounds for believing that any person has committed a scheduled offence not punishable with death in furtherance of or in connection with the terrorist movement or an offence punishable under this Act, [or under section 6 of the Bengal Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1930] [Words and figures inserted by Bengal Act 7 of 1934.] the [appropriate Government] [Words substituted for the words 'Local Government' by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937.] or District Magistrate, as the case may be, may, by order in writing, direct that such person shall be tried by a Special Magistrate.

(2)

[] [Section 25 renumbered as sub-section (1) and sub-section (2) added by Bengal Act 21 of 1932.] Where, in the opinion of the [appropriate Government] [Words substituted for the words 'Local Government' by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937.], there are reasonable grounds for believing that any person has committed, or attempted or conspired to commit, or abetted the commitment of, any offence under the Indian Arms Act, 1878, for the purpose of making, or assisting any person to make unlawful gain by trafficking in arms or ammunition without a license under the said Act, the [appropriate Government] [Words substituted for the words 'Local Government' by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937.] may, by order in writing, direct that such person shall be tried by a Special Magistrate.

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