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.
Section 138: Offences to be tried summarily
The Customs Act, 1962Central Act · Act 52 of 1962
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Customs Act, 1962 |
|---|---|
| Section | 138 |
| Marginal note | Offences to be tried summarily |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
How this provision has been amended
Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.
- substituted, Act 36 of 1973. . Subs. by Act 36 of 1973, s. 8, for "under clause (i) of section 135" (w.e.f. 1-9-1973).
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