Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (5 of 1898), the village court shall have jurisdiction concurrent with that of the criminal court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction the village is situated for the trial of all offences specified in the Schedule.
Section 20: Jurisdiction of village courts in criminal cases.
The Manipur (Village Authorities in Hill Areas) Act, 1956Central Act · Act 80 of 1956
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Manipur (Village Authorities in Hill Areas) Act, 1956 |
|---|---|
| Section | 20 |
| Marginal note | Jurisdiction of village courts in criminal cases. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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