Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08
98. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898,—
5 of 1898.
(i) no magistrate, other than a presidency magistrate or a magistrate of the first class shall try an offence against this Act,
(ii) every offence against this Act may be tried summarily by a magistrate.
Source: India Code