The correct answer is (a) Section 13.
Section 13 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 provides for the local jurisdiction of Judicial Magistrate. It states that a Judicial Magistrate shall exercise jurisdiction within the local limits of his jurisdiction. The local limits of jurisdiction of a Judicial Magistrate are determined by the place where the offence was committed or the place where the accused is found.
Section 13(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 provides for the exception to the rule laid down in Section 13. It states that a Judicial Magistrate may exercise jurisdiction in any case, notwithstanding that the offence was committed or the accused is found outside the local limits of his jurisdiction, if he is satisfied that it is necessary so to do in order to prevent the accused from absconding or from committing any further offence.
Section 14 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 provides for the transfer of cases. It states that the Chief Judicial Magistrate may, at any time, transfer any case from one Judicial Magistrate to another, if he is satisfied that it is expedient so to do in the interests of justice.
Section 15 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 provides for the cognizance of offences. It states that a Judicial Magistrate may take cognizance of any offence, other than an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life, upon receiving a complaint or upon information received from any person.