17. Notwithstanding anything contained in section 32 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, a Magistrate of the first class may pass any sentence provided for any offence punishable under this Act and provisions of the said Code shall be deemed to have been amended accordingly.
<span style="margin-left:15px;"></span><span style="margin-left:15px;"></span><b>17. </b>Notwithstanding anything contained in section 32 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, a Magistrate of the first class may pass any sentence provided for any offence punishable under this Act and provisions of the said Code shall be deemed to have been amended accordingly.<br>