Notwithstanding anything in Act V of 1861 or in any other enactment for the time being in force, the Local Government may invest any Police-officer not below the rank of Commandant with the powers of Magistrate of any class for the purpose of enquiring into or trying any offence committed by a Military Police-officer and punishable under Act V of 1861 or this Act.
Section 10: Conferment of magisterial powers on Police-officers.
The Bengal Military Police Act, 1892Central Act · Act 5 of 1892
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Bengal Military Police Act, 1892 |
|---|---|
| Section | 10 |
| Marginal note | Conferment of magisterial powers on Police-officers. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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