Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 · Chapter V: Miscellaneous
Section 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.
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