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.
Section 50: Magistrate’s power to impose enhanced penalties.
The Delhi Development Act, 1957Central Act · Act 61 of 1957
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Delhi Development Act, 1957 |
|---|---|
| Section | 50 |
| Marginal note | Magistrate’s power to impose enhanced penalties. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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- substituted, Act 38 of 1984. .Subs. by Act 38 of 1984, s. 9, for certain words and figures (w.e.f. 12-3-1985).
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