Power of Additional Sessions Judge

An Additional Sessions Judge has the same powers as a Sessions Judge under this Chapter for any case transferred to them by the Sessions Judge by a general or special order. It applies only when the Sessions Judge directs the transfer. Result: the Additional Sessions Judge can try, hear, pass interim orders, and finally decide the transferred case just like the Sessions Judge.

Rohan’s assault case is transferred by the Sessions Judge to an Additional Sessions Judge to speed up disposal. The Additional Sessions Judge conducts the trial, hears witnesses, and can pass the same interim orders and final judgment as the Sessions Judge.