When will proceeding be vitiated if the Magistrate is not empowered to do so?
Verified Answer
A. To issue a search warrant U/S 94 of Cr.P.C.
B. To hold an inquiry U/S 176 of Cr.P.C.
C. Tries an offender summarily
D. to tender a pardon under Section 306 of Cr.P.C.
Explanation:
Section 461(l) of the CrPC states that if a Magistrate, not being empowered by law to try an offender summarily, tries him summarily, the proceedings shall be void.