BNSS Section 524 — Power to alter functions allocated to Executive Magistrate in certain cases

Summary

If the state's Legislative Assembly passes a resolution allowing it, the State Government can issue a public notice, after discussing with the High Court, to change how certain sections of this law are read. Specifically, sections 127, 128, 129, 164, and 166 would then refer to a Judicial Magistrate of the first class instead of an Executive Magistrate. This change only happens if the Legislative Assembly agrees and the State Government follows the required steps.

Official Text

If the Legislative Assembly of a State by a resolution so permits, the State Government may, after consultation with the High Court, by notification, direct that references in sections 127, 128, 129, 164 and 166 to an Executive Magistrate shall be construed as references to a Judicial Magistrate of the first class.

Related Judgments

• SC (2025) Vol.5 p.730 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
• SC (2025) Vol.6 p.545 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
• SC (2024) Vol.7 p.979 — Supreme Court of India (2024)
• SC (2025) Vol.11 p.291 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
• SC (2025) Vol.1 p.1469 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
• .. Petitioner/Accused No.12 vs The State of Tamilnadu, — Madras High Court ()
• SC (2025) Vol.2 p.1588 — Supreme Court of India (2025)
• SC (2025) Vol.3 p.1309 — Supreme Court of India (2025)

Old <-> New Code Mapping

• CrPC §478 — Power to alter functions allocated to Executive Magistrate in certain cases