LawgistThe Food Safety and Standards Act
79Magistrate’s power to impose enhanced punishment
Notwithstanding anything contained in section 29 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), it shall be lawful for the court of ordinary jurisdiction to pass any sentence authorised by this Act, except a sentence of imprisonment for a term exceeding six years in excess of his powers under the said section.
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ADJUDICATION AND FOOD SAFETY APPELLATE TRIBUNAL
- 68 Adjudication
- 69 Power to compound offences
- 70 Establishment of Food Safety Appellate Tribunal
- 71 Procedure and powers of the Tribunal
- 72 Civil court not to have jurisdiction
- 73 Power of court to try cases summarily
- 74 Special courts and Public Prosecutor
- 75 Power to transfer cases to regular courts
- 76 Appeal
- 77 Time limit for prosecutions
- 78 Power of court to implead manufacturer, etc
- 79 Magistrate’s power to impose enhanced punishment
- 80 Defences which may or may not be allowed in prosecution under this Act
