Powers of Justice of Peace Under Criminal Cases and as per Lawkidunya, a Justice of the Peace (JOP) is a judicial officer of a lower or puisne court, elected or appointed by means of a commission (letters patent) to keep the peace. Depending on the jurisdiction, such justices dispense summary justice or merely deal with local administrative applications in common law jurisdictions.
Justice of Peace is possessed with jurisdiction under section 22-A (6) Cr PC to decide after examining information as to whether or not any cognizable offences made out. He cannot delegate such powers and functions to Police.
What is Section 22 A Under Criminal Cases
Section 22 A: Powers of Justice of Peace is that if a grievance is voiced with regard to non-registration of FIR in a cognizable offence, Justice of the Peace in terms of the said section can only direct/suggest as to whether in the terms of Section 154, Cr PC the S.H.O. had acted legally or illegally.