In force · As amended up to 2026-08
2[ 9A. Offences to be cognizable.— Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (5 of 1898), an offence punishable under this Act shall be cognizable.]
1. Subs. by Act 42 of 1963, s. 5, for s. 8 (w.e.f. 7-12-1963).
2. Ins. by s. 6, ibid . (w.e.f. 7-12-1963).
Source: India Code