(1)

Whenever, in the course of an inquiry, trial or other proceeding under this Code, it appears to a Criminal Court-

(2)

Where an order under sub-Section (1) is made by a Magistrate of the second class, it shall not be forwarded to, or acted upon by, the officer-in-charge of the prison unless it is countersigned by the Chief Judicial Magistrate to whom such Magistrate is subordinate.

(3)

Every order submitted for countersigning under sub-Section (2) shall be accompanied by a statement of the facts which, in the opinion of the Magistrate, render the order necessary, and the Chief Judicial Magistrate to whom it is submitted may, after considering such statement, decline to countersign the order.