The Code of Criminal Procedure (Andhra Pradesh Amendment) Act, 1987

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The Code of Criminal Procedure (Andhra Pradesh Amendment) Act, 1987, modifies how criminal justice is administered locally by updating specific provisions of the central Code of Criminal Procedure, 1974. Specifically, this legislation adjusts the rules regarding the appointment of special magistrates and the configuration of judicial courts within the state. It applies directly to the judiciary, law enforcement, and citizens navigating the criminal justice system in Andhra Pradesh. This Act matters because it allows the state government to adapt national legal frameworks to better manage local caseloads, ensuring that criminal courts operate efficiently and effectively to serve the public.

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1. Short title, extent and commencement
2. Amendment of section 13, Act 2 of 1974
3. Amendment of section 18

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