The Delhi Police Act, 1978 · X — OFFENCES AND PUNISHMENTS

Section 128. Prosecution for certain offences against this Act to be in the discretion of Delhi police

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

128. Prosecution for certain offences against this Act to be in the discretion of Delhi police. —It shall not, except in obedience to a rule, regulation or order made by the Administrator or by the Commissioner of Police, be incumbent on the Delhi police to prosecute for an offence punishable under section 97, section 104, sub-section (1) of section 113, section 114, section 119 or section 121 when such offence has not occasioned serious mischief and has been promptly desisted from on a warning being given.

Source: India Code