138. Offences to be tried summarily
Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (5 of 1898), an offence under this Chapter other than an offence punishable [under clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 135 or under sub-section (2) of that section] may be tried summarily by a Magistrate.
Amendment notes (1)
- Subs w.e.f. 1-9-1973 . Subs. by Act 36 of 1973, s. 8, for "under clause (i) of section 135" (w.e.f. 1-9-1973).