Section 27. Procedure for prosecutions

27. Procedure for prosecutions. —No prosecution for any offence punishable under this Act shall be instituted except by or with the consent of the Central Government or the Board. 1. Subs. by Act 18 of 2023, s. 2 and Schedule for certain words (w.e.f. 9-8-2024). 2. Ins. by Act 54 of 1954, s. 19 (w.e.f. 1-8-1955). 3. Ins. by Act 4 of 2010, s. 18 (date to be notified). 4. Ins. by Act 18 of 2023, s. 2 and Schedule (w.e.f. 9-8-2024). 1[27A. Jurisdiction of Courts. —No Court inferior to that of a Presidency Magistrate or of Magistrate of the first class shall try any offence punishable under this Act.]