(1) Offences under sections 24, 25, 26 and 27 shall be cognizable and non-bailable. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), no Court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under this Act except upon a complaint, in writing, made by a person authorized in this behalf by the Council.
<span style="margin-left:15px;"></span>(<i>1</i>) Offences under sections 24, 25, 26 and 27 shall be cognizable and non-bailable.<br> <span style="margin-left:15px;"></span>(<i>2</i>) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), no Court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under this Act except upon a complaint, in writing, made by a person authorized in this behalf by the Council. <br>