Section 44
Powers of Criminal Courts
Act: Azad Jammu and Kashmir Courts and Laws Code Act 1949
💡 Section Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
| Statute Name | Azad Jammu and Kashmir Courts and Laws Code Act 1949 |
| Section Identifier | 44 |
| Provision Title | Powers of Criminal Courts |
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Q1: What does Section 44 of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Courts and Laws Code Act 1949 cover?
It covers: "Powers of Criminal Courts". You can read the full text of the provisions on this page.
Q2: Are there court cases citing Section 44?
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Section Provisions
'THE AZAD JAMMU AND KASHMIR 'THE AZAD JAMMU AND KASHMIR COURTS AND LAWS CODE, 1949 CHAPTER-IV SUBORDINATE CRIMINAL COURTS. 44. Powers of Criminal Courts. (1) A Sessions Judge or Additional Sessions Judge may pass any sentence authorized by law, but any sentence of death passed by any such judge shall be subject to the confirmation 11[as provided by the relevant law.] (2) Courts of the Magistrates may, subject to the provisions of Criminal Procedure Code, pass the following sentences namely :- (i) Court of Magistrate Imprisonment for a term not 1st. Class. exceeding two years including such solitary confinement as is authorized by law. Fine not exceeding 1,000/- rupees. whipping. (ii) Court of the Imprisonment for a term not Magistrates 2nd exceeding six months including Class, such solitary confinement as is authorized by Law. Fine not exceeding Rs. 2001 (iii) Court of the Imprisonment for a term not Magistrates 3rd exceeding one month. Fine Class. not exceeding Rs. 50/-
How to cite this provision:
Section 44 of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Courts and Laws Code Act 1949 ("Powers of Criminal Courts"), Pakistan Law Portal, available at: https://paklawportal.com/statute/section/25698