The Chief Judicial Magistrates are appointed by the respective High courts of India.
The Chief Judicial Magistrates works under principal district judge.
[2] The Chief Judicial Magistrate's Court exercises jurisdiction on original side in criminal matters arising in the district.
The Chief Judicial Magistrate inspect the court and office of other Magistrates, functioning in the district and make monthly inspection of jail/lock up.The CJM Court has the power to conduct preliminary inquiries into criminal cases, issue search warrants, and grant bail to accused persons.
It also has the authority to try cases punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding seven years and impose fines up to Rs.