Section 127
When doubt arises High Court to decide
ActIn forceProvision 137 of 459
Section 127
Whenever any doubt arises as to the Court by which any offence should under the preceding provisions of this Chapter be inquired into or tried the High Court may―
(a)
of its own motion;
(b)
if a Court subordinate to the High Court refers the question to the High Court for directions; or
(c)
upon application made by the Public Prosecutor or the person charged, decide by which Court the offence shall be inquired into or tried:
Provided that before the decision is taken by the High Court the
Public Prosecutor and the person charged shall be entitled to be heard.