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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].
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