The Essential Defence Services Act, 2021

Section 13. Cognizance of offences

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

13. Cognizance of offences.— Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), all offences punishable under this Act shall be cognizable and non-bailable.

Source: India Code