Section 88

A Second Class Magistrate shall only have jurisdiction to try offences for which the maximum term of imprisonment provided by law does not exceed *twelve months’ imprisonment of either description or which are punishable with fine only:

*NOTE— For application in the States of Sabah and Sarawak–see P.U. (A) 357/1980.

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Provided that if a Second Class Magistrate is of the opinion that in the circumstances of the case, if a conviction should result, the powers of punishment which he possesses would be inadequate, he shall take the necessary steps to adjourn the case for trial by a First Class

Magistrate.