Cap. 12 Art. 7Constitution of inferior courts.

(1) The magistrates shall sit in the inferior courts.

(2) The Chief Justice may designate one of the magistrates as

Senior Magistrate; such designation shall be for a specified time or until another magistrate is so designated.

(3) Without prejudice to the provisions of this Code or of any other law prescribing the court or courts in which a magistrate shall sit, the Senior Magistrate shall perform such duties and functions as may be assigned by the Chief Justice or as may be provided by any law for the time being in force.