50. Magistrate’s power to impose enhanced penalties
Notwithstanding anything contained in [section 29 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), it shall be lawful for any court of a Metropolitan Magistrate] to pass any sentence authorised by this Act in excess of its powers under the said section.
Amendment notes (1)
- Subs w.e.f. 12-3-1985 .Subs. by Act 38 of 1984, s. 9, for certain words and figures (w.e.f. 12-3-1985).