Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
261.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.