36. Magistrate’s power to impose enhanced penalties
Notwithstanding anything contained in * * * [the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974)], it shall be lawful for [any Metropolitan Magistrate or any Judicial Magistrate of the first class] to pass any sentence authorized by this Act in excess of his powers under * * * the said Code.
Amendment notes (3)
- omitted w.e.f. 15-9-1964 . The words and figures "section 32 of" omitted by Act 13 of 1964, s. 29 (w.e.f. 15-9-1964).
- Subs w.e.f. 1-2-1983 . Subs. by Act 68 of 1982, s. 38, for "the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898" (w.e.f. 1-2-1983).
- Subs w.e.f. 1-2-1983 . Subs. by s. 38, ibid., for "any Presidency Magistrate or any Magistrate of the first class" (w.e.f. 1-2-1983).