*If the Legislative Assembly of a State by a resolution so permits, the State Government may, after consultation with High Court, by notification, direct that references in sections 108, 109, 110, 145 and 147 to an Executive Magistrate shall be construed as references to a Judicial Magistrate of the first class.]
*Subs. by Act 63 of 1980, Sec. 8, for section 478 (w.e.f. 23-9-2023).
STATE AMENDMENT
Maharashtra
In section 478 for the words "to an Executive Magistrate shall be construed "the words" to an Executive Magistrate in the areas of the State outside Greater Bombay shall be construed" shall be substituted.
[Vide Maharashtra Act 1 of 1978 (w.e.f 15-4-2024)]. [Ed. Tis amendment has been made prior to the enactment of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act,1980 (Central Act 63 of 1980, sec. 8 (w.e.f. 23-9-2023)].