Section 3B. Composition of certain offences

3B. Composition of certain offences .—Where a person is prosecuted for committing an offence punishable under sub-section (2) of section 3, such offence may, with the permission of the Court, be compounded by the person against whom such act of violence is committed. 1. Ins. by Act 34 of 2020, s. 5 (w.e.f. 22-4-2020). 2. Section 3 renumbered as sub-section (1) thereof by Act 34 of 2020, s. 6 (w.e.f. 22-4-2020). 3. Ins. by Act 34 of 2020, s. 6 (w.e.f. 22-4-2020). 4. Ins. by s. 7, ibid . (w.e.f. 22-4-2020).