Section 261 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 View Chapter 21

Summary trial by Magistrate of the second class.

   The High Court may confer on any Magistrate invested with the powers of a Magistrate of the second class power to try summarily any offence which is punishable only with fine or with imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months with or without fine, and any abetment of or attempt to commit any such offence.