Two types of offences cognizable and non cognizable
If charge is groundless Magistrate can acquit an accused
Under section 30 of CrPC some additional powers granted to magistrate
Sub division is part of district but this not tehsil a district may b divided in subdivisions
Justice of peace candy hold inquiries and record statement etc
Along with actual powers additional powers also be granted to Magistrates
Section 57 of CrPC 1898