Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), an offence punishable under this Act shall be cognizable and non-bailable.

STATE AMENDMENT

Karnataka

   Insertion of new section 15A.—In the principal Act, after section 15, the following shall be inserted, namely:—

   “15A.  Police Officer to take cognizance of an offence suo-motto.—Every Police Officer shall take cognizance of an offence committed in his jurisdiction under this Act, suo motto.”

[Vide Karnataka Act 26 of 2017, s. 7].