Magistrate’s power to impose enhanced penalties
Section 50 of the Delhi Development Act, 1957 deals with magistrate’s power to impose enhanced penalties. Notwithstanding anything contained in [section 29 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), it shall be lawful for any court of a Metropolitan Magistrate] to pass any sentence authorised by this Act in excess of its powers under the said section. The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1957.
Notwithstanding anything contained in 1[section 29 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), it shall be lawful for any court of a Metropolitan Magistrate] to pass any sentence authorised by this Act in excess of its powers under the said section.
Section 50, The Delhi Development Act, 1957 (Act 61 of 1957).
Questions about Section 50
What does Section 50 of the Delhi Development Act deal with?
Section 50 of the Delhi Development Act is headed "Magistrate’s power to impose enhanced penalties". Notwithstanding anything contained in [section 29 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), it shall be lawful for any court of a Metropolitan Magistrate] to pass any sentence authorised by this Act in excess of its powers under the said section.
How do I find court cases under Section 50 of the Delhi Development Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Delhi Development Act 1957 50, section 50 Delhi Development Act 1957, section 50 of the Delhi Development Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 50 of the Delhi Development Act come into force?
Section 50 of the Delhi Development Act, cited as Delhi Development Act 1957 50, came into force on 30 Dec 1957, having been enacted on 27 Dec 1957. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 31. Power to stop development778 words
- 3. The Delhi Development Authority632 words
- 56. Power to make rules617 words
- 30. Order of demolition of building596 words
- 43. Service of notices, etc557 words
- 60. Repeal, etc., and savings462 words
Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 16 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.