The phrase "powers of a Magistrate" in Section 5 of the Police Act, 1861 refers primarily to:
Section 5 of the Police Act, 1861 gives the Inspector-General "the full powers of a Magistrate throughout the general police-district", subject to limits the State…
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The phrase "powers of a Magistrate" in Section 5 of the Police Act, 1861 refers primarily to:
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Section 5 of the Police Act, 1861 gives the Inspector-General "the full powers of a Magistrate throughout the general police-district", subject to limits the State Government imposes. These are understood as executive, administrative and preventive powers; the police chief does not try or sentence offenders.