Arrest by Magistrate
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Summary
When an offence happens in the presence of a Magistrate within his local jurisdiction, the Magistrate may arrest the offender himself or order someone to arrest them, and may commit the offender to custody subject to the bail rules. Also, a Magistrate present in his local area may arrest or direct the arrest of any person for whom he could lawfully have issued a warrant at that time and in those circumstances.
Example
Priya is seen by a Magistrate taking goods from a shop in the Magistrate’s local area. The Magistrate can arrest her or order the police to arrest her, and may commit her to custody, subject to the bail provisions.
Bare Act
Enacted text(1) When any offence is committed in the presence of a Magistrate, whether Executive or Judicial, within his local jurisdiction, he may himself arrest or order any person to arrest the offender, and may thereupon, subject to the provisions herein contained as to bail, commit the offender to custody.
(2) Any Magistrate, whether Executive or Judicial, may at any time arrest or direct the arrest, in his presence, within his local jurisdiction, of any person for whose arrest he is competent at the time and in the circumstances to issue a warrant.
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