3 judgments cite this provision SC
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(1) In every enactment passed before this Code comes into force in which reference is made to, or to any chapter or section of the Code of Criminal Procedure, Act XXV of 1861, or Act X of 1872, or Act X 1882, or to any other enactment hereby repealed, such reference shall, so far as may be practicable, be taken to be made to this Code or to its corresponding chapter or section. Expressions in former Acts.
(2) In every enactment passed before this Code comes into force the expressions "Officer exercising (or `having') the powers (or `the full powers') of a Magistrate", "Subordinate Magistrate, first class", and "Subordinate Magistrate, second class", Magistrate of the second class" and "Magistrate of the third class", the expression "Magistrate of a division of a district" shall be deemed to mean "Sub-Divisional Magistrate"; the expression "Magistrate of the district" shall be deemed to mean "District Magistrate"; the expression "Magistrate of Police" shall be deemed to mean "Presidency Magistrate" and the expression "Joint Sessions Judge" shall mean "Additional Sessions Judge."