BNSS: Chapter 3: Power of Courts

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  1. Section 21. Courts by which offences are triable
  2. Section 22. Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass
  3. Section 23. Sentences which Magistrates may pass
  4. Section 24. Sentence of imprisonment in default of fine
  5. Section 25. Sentence in cases of conviction of several offences at one trial
  6. Section 26. Mode of conferring powers
  7. Section 27. Powers of officers appointed
  8. Section 28. Withdrawal of powers
  9. Section 29. Powers of Judges and Magistrates exercisable by their successors-in-office

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