In force · As amended up to 2026-08
84. Magistrate having jurisdiction under the Act.— Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), no court inferior to that of a Metropolitan Magistrate shall try an offence under this Act.
1. Subs. by Act 18 of 2023, s. 2 and the Schedule, for the words and figures "sections 65 to 79" (w.e.f. 6-10-2023).
Source: India Code