Mumbai Commissioner Of Police Has Powers Of A District Magistrate For The Purposes Of Sections 18 & 20 Of The Prevention Of Immoral Trafficking Act: Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court recently ruled that in light of the State Government's notification dated August 11, 2008, the Commissioner of Police has powers equivalent to an executive magistrate and district magistrate within the metropolitan area of Brihanmumbai for the purposes of Section 18 and 20 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956.Justice Revati Mohite Dere was hearing a writ...