No Magistrate other than a Presidency Magistrate or a Magistrate whose powers are not less than those of a Magistrate of the second class, shall try any offence under this Act.
Section 71: Jurisdiction of Magistrates.
The Indian Stamp Act, 1899Central Act · Act 2 of 1899
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Indian Stamp Act, 1899 |
|---|---|
| Section | 71 |
| Marginal note | Jurisdiction of Magistrates. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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