Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1898 (5 of 1898), any offence punishable under 1*** section 23 shall be deemed to
be cognizable offence within the meaning of that Code.
1. The words, brackets and figure "sub-section (1) of " omitted by Act 1 of 2005, s. 12 (w.e.f. 12-10-2004).
1. The words, brackets and figure "sub-section (1) of " omitted by Act 1 of 2005, s. 12 (w.e.f. 12-10-2004).